We live in a time of unprecedented challenges for the energy sector. As the world begins to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, it becomes evident that the pandemic has brought to the surface economic and societal vulnerabilities, while its repercussions on energy systems have already started to...

Topics: - Asset allocation and debt behaviour over the life cycle - Financing retirement and the demographic transition - Consumer indebtedness, financial distress, and default decisions - Behavioural approaches to household finance - Financial literacy and financial education programs - Trust,...

The main themes of the conference can be summarized in the following categories: Circular Economy, Zero waste management, Eco–Innovation, Eco–Design/Design for Sustainability, Eco–Efficiency, Sustainable/Smart Cities, Advances in Sustainable Consumption & Lifestyles, Sustainability in...

The summer school "Experimental Auctions: Theory and Applications in Food Marketing and Consumer Preferences Analysis" is aimed at learning the fundamentals and the recent advances of experimental auctions. It will provide the appropriate techniques to construct an experimental design, with...

The principal purpose of this mid-term conference will be to explore the various social impacts of the Eurozone debt crisis. Specifically, papers, power-point presentations and works in progress are invited on the following topics: - The Political-economy of the EZ Crisis - The EZ Crisis,...

Topics I. Political economy and sustainable development A. Techno-economic paradigms in history, innovation and social change B. Environment, new technologies and innovation C. Sustainable development: world wide experiences II. Management of innovation and sustainable development A. Enterprise...

The Eighth IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (EuroPES 2008) will serve as a major forum for international researchers and professionals to present their latest research, results, and ideas in all areas of power and energy systems. EuroPES 2008 aims to strengthen...

Topics: • The new and exciting opportunities that lie ahead for the international coal industry and its increased role in today's 'energy insecure world' • The coal industry's challenge to develop new clean coal technologies that can fuel growth without environmental degradation • The...