The aim of this conference is to explore: - The economic origins of the transition from stagnation to growth - The role of historical and pre-historical factors in comparative economic development - The institutional and cultural foundations of long-run growth - Intergenerational transmission of...

The conference will focus on the following issues: - financial innovation and systemic risks for securities markets; - market microstructure and trading strategies; - new financial products and households portfolio choices; - financial education and suitability of financial products for retail...