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...

Topics: a. Mark to market accounting b. Opacity of banks’ assets c. The role of credit rating agencies d. Corporate governance, risk taking and disclosure e. Disclosure regulation f. Market discipline and its role during the banking crisis

We are inviting submissions for research papers on the governance role of financial institutions, and more generally on comparative corporate governance issues. The goal is a highly interactive workshop, involving a small group of top researchers in the fields of governance, corporate finance,...