Abstracts for papers are invited on any topics relating to health economics.

This workshop provides the first in a series of forums for the development and dissemination of applications of econometrics and other quantitative methods in health economics. The workshop will follow the format of the long-running European workshops on Econometrics and Health Economics.

The conference will discuss food security in its domestic and international dimensions and in the light of the recent global food crisis. Topics: 1. Global food price drivers and future trends 2. The new food price environment and implications for trade 3. The role of local production systems in...