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PDF versionCall for Papers Workshop on Legislative Behavior and AccountabilityJune 29-30, 2020 Posponed due to CovidParis Nanterre University (France)This two-day workshop aims to bring together researchers interested in interdisciplinary work on political economy and legislative studies. We welcome theoretical as well as empirical papers related to Members of Parliament and legislative elections on all continents. Topics include MPs’ activities, accountability, corruption, vote-buying, transparency, peer effects, legislative bargaining, etc. Papers studying other groups of politicians (local or national) are also welcome. The workshop is intended for presentation of work in progress that can benefit from discussion. PhD students are more than welcome.Keynote speaker : Prof. Francesco Sobbrio (LUISS, CESifo)OrganizationThere is no conference fee. All participants will be asked to discuss a paper. The workshop will be held on June 29-30 on the campus of Paris Nanterre University, 20 minutes from the city center.PhD students and post-docs can apply for funding to cover travel expenses (up to 500€). Please let us know when you submit.Deadline and SubmissionsResearchers are invited to submit before March 30, 2020 April 30, 2020 (extended deadline due to the current lockdown). Full papers or extended abstracts should be sent to lbaworkshop2020@gmail.comAuthors will receive the final decision by May 20.Local organizers : Benjamin Monnery and Eric PhélippeauProgram committee : Florent Dubois (Paris Nanterre University), Abel François (Lille University), Eric Langlais (Paris Nanterre University), Benjamin Monnery (Paris Nanterre University), Julien Navarro (Lille Catholic University), Eric Phélippeau (Paris Nanterre University), Sofia Wickberg (Sciences Po).Sponsors : The workshop is funded by the National Research Agency (grant n°ANR-18-CE26-0004), with the support of EconomiX-CNRS and Université Paris Nanterre.Any question ? lbaworkshop2020@gmail.com