Events
Upcoming IEP@BU Events
From its origins in ancient Mesopotamia through the advent of coinage in ancient Greece and Rome and the invention of paper currency in medieval China, the progress of finance and money has been driven by technological developments. The great technological change of our age in relation to money centers on the creation of digital money and digital payment systems.
This seminar discusses research on populism showing that populist parties gain support by addressing gaps in political representation — specifically, aligning with voters’ genuine policy preferences — rather than merely channeling protest or anti-elite sentiment.
The US’s protectionist shift, characterized by “reciprocal tariffs” and “Buy American” policies, threatens the EU’s export-based economy. To preserve prosperity and autonomy, the EU must diversify trade beyond traditional partners. This seminar examines whether new markets can help offset US barriers, strengthen supply chains, and support growth amid global tensions.
Una conversazione con Guido Tabellini, intervistato da Martina Castigliani.
The discussion will focus on cornerstones of migration policies, from Visa and language requirements to recognition of qualifications for skilled workers, on labor market and social integration of asylum seekers, and on the different factors leading to workers’ choice to stay permanently or only temporarily in the host country.
Una conversazione con Nathalie Tocci, intervistata da Stefano Feltri.
Una conversazione con Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, intervistato da Mariangela Pira
Una conversazione con Pier Carlo Padoan, intervistato da Silvia Merler.
Una conversazione con Pasquale Terracciano, intervistato da Mariangela Pira.
Una conversazione con Marta Dassù, intervistata da Stefano Feltri
Past Events
As the European Union seeks to advance its Savings and Investments Union, longstanding tensions between legal harmonization and regulatory competition have returned to the fore - particularly in the domains of corporate and insolvency law. While recent reform efforts have aimed to reduce fragmentation, member states retain considerable discretion, and cross-border mobility remains shaped by both convergence and arbitrage...
Una conversazione con Mario Monti, intervistato da Tatjana Dordevic e Stefano Feltri.
A parallel session sponsored by IEP-Bocconi during the 4th KIEL-CEPR Conference on Geoeconomics.
Migration flows are transforming our societies and their balance. At the center of the debate, the Mediterranean stands as a crossroads of cultures and mobility. An opportunity to reflect together on the challenges and opportunities of a phenomenon that defines our time.
A meeting with Commissioner Albuquerque to gain first-hand insights into the EU’s strategy for financial markets and to engage directly with one of the key policymakers shaping this ambitious agenda
The seminar will address Europe’s current geopolitical situation in light of Russia’s ongoing aggression, including its threats to European security and the continuing war in Ukraine. We will reflect on the strategic, political, and economic implications of these challenges and explore possible responses that Europe must consider.
The President Von der Leyen’s political guidelines for 2024-2027 announced the first-ever European Anti-poverty strategy to help people to get access to the essential protections and services they need, along with addressing the root causes of poverty.
The Strategy is expected to be presented in 2026. To prepare it, the European Commission (DG EMPL) and Bocconi University are organizing a joint event to gather expert contributions, focusing on topics such as minimum income, breaking the intergenerational transmission of poverty, and financing anti-poverty measures
ROOM CHANGE - PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT WILL BE HELD IN EGEA.
This event will explore the evolution of the GFSN, its four main pillars—the IMF, Regional Financing Arrangements, bilateral swap lines, and foreign exchange reserves—and take a closer look at the role of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). We will also reflect on the challenges Europe is likely to face in the coming years, from geoeconomic fragmentation to climate change, digitalization, and demographic shifts, and discuss how the GFSN can be strengthened to meet the demands of future crises.
The starting point for the discussion is the European Capital Markets Code (ECMC) project, by a group of researchers from 15 European universities under the coordination of prof. Ruediger Veil.