Summer School Editions
Summer School 2025
14-21 June 2025, Iseo, Italy
Future Prospects for the Global Economy
Speakers
Michael Spence
Nobel Laureate in Economics
2001
Robert Merton
Nobel Laureate in Economics
1997
NEWS
The I.S.E.O. Summer School in Economics is returning for its 21st edition from the 14th to the 21st of June 2025.
Participants and speakers will gather in the scenic town of Iseo (Italy), located on the beautiful shores of Lake Iseo.
The speaker lineup includes Nobel Laureates in Economics, along with renowned international economists, all attending in person. Keynote speakers are:
*Michael SPENCE, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2001, Emeritus professor at Stanford Business School, honorary chairman of the I.S.E.O. Institute;
*Robert MERTON, Nobel Laureate in Economics 1997, professor at Mit, Emeritus professor at Harvard.
Further lecturers will be announced later.
DESCRIPTION
The I.S.E.O. Summer School is a renowned international program specializing in international economics.
The 21st edition, titled “Future Prospects for the Global Economy“, will investigate some of the main challenges that global economy is facing in such a turbulent period. The world economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and the distinguished speakers of the I.S.E.O. Summer School will try to analyse threats and opportunities. The impact of Ai on the future of work, the green transition, emerging inequalities in the labour market, new geopolitical balances and their consequences on international trade, global inflation and growing nationalism are just some of the topics which will be covered during the intensive one week course.
The course is conducted entirely in English, with each lecture consisting of a first part of straight talk by the speaker, followed by an engaging Q&A session with participants.
The course will gather a diverse group of 70 to 80 graduate and postgraduate economics students from around the world.
LOCATION
Participants are invited to Iseo, a charming town on the shores of Lake Iseo (Northern Italy), just a short distance from Milan.
Both classes and accommodations will be hosted at the Iseolago Hotel, a delightful 4-star hotel by the lake.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with international participants and speakers – who will all be lecturing onsite – while enjoying the local surroundings, cuisine, and a range of exciting leisure activities. These include kayaking, excursions, and wine tastings, all taking place in an informal, multicultural, and inspiring atmosphere unique to the I.S.E.O. Summer School.
POSTER SESSION
The I.S.E.O. Summer School program will feature a poster session.
All participants are invited to take part by presenting their research through visuals such as graphs, photos, diagrams, and brief text.
This session provides an excellent opportunity for young economists from diverse countries and universities to contribute to discussions on the ongoing transformations in international economics.
All participants selected for the I.S.E.O. Summer School 2025 will have the chance to join the poster session.
APPLICATION
To be eligible for the I.S.E.O. Summer School, applicants must be graduate or postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD, young assistants, or recent graduates) in Economics with a strong academic foundation in the field. Fluency in English is required.
Candidates should submit their application using the form below by the 1st of May 2025. A personal photo, an updated CV, and a research abstract (optional) are required as part of the application.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as places are limited.
FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS
The fee for the I.S.E.O. Summer School 2025 amounts to €2.800. However, thanks to the help of local sponsors, the I.S.E.O. Institute offers partial scholarships of €1.600 each, reducing the fee to €1.200 for selected students.
Please note that full scholarships are not available.
The fee, which must be paid by the 9th of May 2025, includes:
*participation to all the lectures organized during the Summer School;
*speakers’ slides and presentations;
*attendance certificate (hard copy);
*7 nights accommodation* at the 4-star Iseolago hotel** (14-21 June 2025) with free access to swimming pools and sports facilities;
*7 days full board treatment (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included) at the hotel and occasionally also in some other typical Italian restaurants and pizzerias;
*participation in the gala dinner with speakers, sponsors, and local institutions;
*participation in leisure time activities (i.e.: wine tasting, kayaking, guided tours)
*participation in local trips;
*local transportation within the area.
*Please note that accommodation at the hotel is provided in twin rooms to be shared with another participant. A very restricted number of single rooms is available upon request and with an extra charge.
**Accommodation is provided at the Iseolago hotel; if rooms are fully booked, the I.S.E.O. Institute may offer an alternative accommodation to late applying candidates.
For any request: summerschool@istiseo.org
NEWS
The I.S.E.O. Summer School in Economics is returning for its 21st edition from the 14th to the 21st of June 2025.
Participants and speakers will gather in the scenic town of Iseo (Italy), located on the beautiful shores of Lake Iseo.
The speaker lineup includes Nobel Laureates in Economics, along with renowned international economists, all attending in person. Keynote speakers are:
*Michael SPENCE, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2001, Emeritus professor at Stanford Business School, honorary chairman of the I.S.E.O. Institute;
*Robert MERTON, Nobel Laureate in Economics 1997, professor at Mit, Emeritus professor at Harvard.
Further lecturers will be announced later.
DESCRIPTION
The I.S.E.O. Summer School is a renowned international program specializing in international economics.
The 21st edition, titled “Future Prospects for the Global Economy“, will investigate some of the main challenges that global economy is facing in such a turbulent period. The world economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and the distinguished speakers of the I.S.E.O. Summer School will try to analyse threats and opportunities. The impact of Ai on the future of work, the green transition, emerging inequalities in the labour market, new geopolitical balances and their consequences on international trade, global inflation and growing nationalism are just some of the topics which will be covered during the intensive one week course.
The course is conducted entirely in English, with each lecture consisting of a first part of straight talk by the speaker, followed by an engaging Q&A session with participants.
The course will gather a diverse group of 70 to 80 graduate and postgraduate economics students from around the world.
LOCATION
Participants are invited to Iseo, a charming town on the shores of Lake Iseo (Northern Italy), just a short distance from Milan.
Both classes and accommodations will be hosted at the Iseolago Hotel, a delightful 4-star hotel by the lake.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with international participants and speakers – who will all be lecturing onsite – while enjoying the local surroundings, cuisine, and a range of exciting leisure activities. These include kayaking, excursions, and wine tastings, all taking place in an informal, multicultural, and inspiring atmosphere unique to the I.S.E.O. Summer School.
POSTER SESSION
The I.S.E.O. Summer School program will feature a poster session.
All participants are invited to take part by presenting their research through visuals such as graphs, photos, diagrams, and brief text.
This session provides an excellent opportunity for young economists from diverse countries and universities to contribute to discussions on the ongoing transformations in international economics.
All participants selected for the I.S.E.O. Summer School 2025 will have the chance to join the poster session.
APPLICATION
To be eligible for the I.S.E.O. Summer School, applicants must be graduate or postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD, young assistants, or recent graduates) in Economics with a strong academic foundation in the field. Fluency in English is required.
Candidates should submit their application using the form below by the 1st of May 2025. A personal photo, an updated CV, and a research abstract (optional) are required as part of the application.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as places are limited.
FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS
The fee for the I.S.E.O. Summer School 2025 amounts to €2.800. However, thanks to the help of local sponsors, the I.S.E.O. Institute offers partial scholarships of €1.600 each, reducing the fee to €1.200 for selected students.
Please note that full scholarships are not available.
The fee, which must be paid by the 9th of May 2025, includes:
*participation to all the lectures organized during the Summer School;
*speakers’ slides and presentations;
*attendance certificate (hard copy);
*7 nights accommodation* at the 4-star Iseolago hotel** (14-21 June 2025) with free access to swimming pools and sports facilities;
*7 days full board treatment (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included) at the hotel and occasionally also in some other typical Italian restaurants and pizzerias;
*participation in the gala dinner with speakers, sponsors, and local institutions;
*participation in leisure time activities (i.e.: wine tasting, kayaking, guided tours)
*participation in local trips;
*local transportation within the area.
*Please note that accommodation at the hotel is provided in twin rooms to be shared with another participant. A very restricted number of single rooms is available upon request and with an extra charge.
**Accommodation is provided at the Iseolago hotel; if rooms are fully booked, the I.S.E.O. Institute may offer an alternative accommodation to late applying candidates.
For any request: summerschool@istiseo.org