Events

In a new “Geopolitical Debate,” we will discuss how the EU can navigate the “Chips Wars” that are shaping international relations and the global economy. With Cesare Alemanni, Alessia Amighini, Roberto Baldoni, Sanne van der Lugt, and Stefano Feltri

In an age characterized by swift and deep transformations, technological change and the rise of artificial intelligence are redefining the way we produce, trade, work and live. The platform economy poses ethical, social and political challenges, as its growth challenges traditional economic and labor models.

China’s effort to promote venture capital investment through government-sponsored so-called guidance funds echoes practices in other parts of the world, with mixed results. This session considers the Chinese experience in an international comparative perspective. A Peterson Institute digital event with Nicolas Véron, Li Bo, and Daniel Gros.

In view of the European Parliamentary elections IEP@BU has launched a series of webinars on the future of the EU institutions. In the next event, we will discuss the increasing importance of the European Parliament. With Maurizio Ferrera, Simon Hix, and Eleanor Spaventa.

Digital platforms have transformed markets and created considerable value, mostly for their owners.  We discuss the types of harm inflicted on consumers, suppliers, competitors, and society at large, and analyze the recent regulation of digital platforms in the US and the EU, pointing to its limitations.