The VIII Research Workshop on Institutions and Organizations (October 7-8, 2013) is an effort by seven research-oriented schools in Brazil (FGV; FIA; Insper; UFBA; UFRJ; USP; UFSCar) to discuss relevant academic and practical issues of institutions and organizations in an interdisciplinary way....

"In Rio this year, thinkers, doers and leaders from diverse economies around the world will focus on how both policymakers and startup communities can better understand each other and work together to promote an environment more conducive to startups and the growth of young firms. The Congress...