Call for papers:

5^th Annual Conference on the

Political Economy of International Organizations

January 26-28, 2012, Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Submissions are invited for the fifth annual conference on the political economy of international organizations, to be held at Villanova University, Philadelphia, USA, on January 26-28, 2012. The conference brings together economists and political scientists to address political-economy issues related to international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the European Union, and also other international organizations that have received less attention in the academic literature.

Distinguished Guest Speaker for 2012

Jagdish N. Bhagwati, Professor of Economics and Law, Columbia University

Submission of Papers

Both empirical and theoretical papers will be considered. Please submit full papers to conference@peio.me. The deadline for submission is 30 September, 2011. Decisions will be made by 31 October, 2011. This year’s special issue of the Review of International Organizations will be focusing on Informal Governance in International Organizations, edited by Randall Stone. Please indicate in your submission to the conference whether you are interested in also submitting to the special issue. (Note that the RIO is now accepted for inclusion in the SSCI.)

Conference Format, Attendance, Registration, and Accommodation

The number of participants will be limited to about 50, which allows for in-depth discussion of each paper. Authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the entire conference. There is no registration or conference fee. Travel and accommodation are at the expense of participants. The organizers will assist you in finding suitable/affordable accommodation.

Conference Venue: Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Conference Website: http://www.peio.me/