Welcome to the International
Summer School!
A unique opportunity to delve into the frontiers of
behavioral and experimental economics.
This Summer School offers PhD students, post-docs, and researchers advanced training in the latest theoretical and methodological developments in behavioral and experimental economics. The program is designed to enhance methodological and applied skills, with a specific focus on the food, agriculture, and environment sectors.
Participants will gain innovative research tools and have the opportunity to engage in discussions with an international faculty, fostering a stimulating learning environment that bridges theory and practice.
June 22-25: Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania (Catania).
June 26: Final lecture in Ragusa. Shuttle from/to Catania will be provided.
Our Speakers
Scientific Committee
Prof. Gaetano Chinnici
Full Professor
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Economics and Business
Dr. Giovanni Dara Guccione
Senior Researcher
CREA
Policies and
Bioeconomics
Prof. Giovanni La Via
Full Professor
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Prof. Giulia Maesano
Assistant Professor
Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Technologies
Prof. Gioacchino Pappalardo
Full Professor
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Agriculture,
Food and
Environment
Dr. Raffaella Pergamo
Senior Researcher
CREA
Policies and
Bioeconomy
Dr. Matilde Reitano
PhD Student
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Prof. Roberta Selvaggi
Assistant Professor
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Prof. Daniela Spina
Assistant Professor
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Prof. Carla Zarbà
Assistant Professor
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Organizing Committee
Prof. Biagio Pecorino
Full Professor
Past President SIEA
University of Catania (Italy), Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Dr. Fabio Firullo
Head of Sustainability
Banca Agricola Popolare Siciliana GreenTech Project Referent
Dr. Serena Tarangioli
Senior Researcher
CREA
Program
The program includes an intensive five-day course with theoretical lessons and practical sessions dedicated to:
- the design of economic experiments with a focus on the principles of internal and external validity
- estimation and inference techniques for treatment analysis;
- the fundamentals and applications of behavioral economics through game theory (dictator and ultimatum games);
- exploring the connections between experimental economics and neuroeconomics;
- scientific communication and best practices in writing academic articles.
Participants will also be given the opportunity to present their own case studies of projects that are currently underway or in the planning stages.
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Application Requirements
The application must
include a CV, and a letter
of motivation.
Key Information
- Application deadline: April 20, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: April 30, 2026
- Payment deadline: May 15, 2026
Registration Fee
The fee includes:
- Teaching Materials
- Lunches
- Coffee Breaks
- The Social Dinner
Venue & Useful Information
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By bus: AMTS bus lines BRT1.
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By metro: nearest metro stop "Milo" + bus "Metro Shuttle" or approx. 20 min walk.
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By car: large car parking available.
Contact
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