The aim of this conference is to add to the debate on the political economy aspects of the ongoing global financial crisis, and to stimulate research in this area. Topics that will be discussed include: regulatory capture and lobbying, bailout negotiations, and consumer protection.

The purpose of the 2008 issue is to compile last developments in Environmental, Natural Resource and Energy Economics. Both theoretical and applied contributions are welcome from the following fields: • Pollution control (tradeable permits, taxes, environmental policy,...