The doctoral Program engages students in a systematic analysis of the functioning of markets and industries in a global context, with a specific focus on comparative institutional studies and competition policy, as well as the impact of macroeconomic policy on productivity and growth.

The Program also focuses on processes of institutional and regulatory reforms through political influences, market liberalizations, and instances of supra-national market integration.

The interaction between theory and practice is one of the main features of the Program. Analytical models and techniques are challenged through the systematic investigation of real world phenomena and case studies. Graduates are qualified to analyze, design, and manage Programs within economic institutions, regulatory agencies, and multinational companies.

Deadline: December 7th , 2007

15 positions and scholarships

15 students - > no tuition fees + free access to IMT Canteen + A laptop computer assigned for all the PhD period

8 -> full grants (annual grant amounts +/- 10.560 € gross)

8 -> free accommodation

Undergraduate students can apply if they obtain their degree not later than: January 20th, 2008

Online applications only at: http://www.imtlucca .it

Info: phdapplications @ imtlucca.it

+39 0583 4326561