Economic Policy.
The International Scientific Conference on Economic Policy (ISCEP) is a flagship academic event regularly organised by the European Research University, hosted annually on its institutional platform. The conference represents one of the most established scholarly gatherings in Central Europe, uniting a diverse academic community particularly in the fields of economic and social policy, as well as in law, political science, and international relations.
Rooted in a long-standing tradition, the conference builds upon the intellectual legacy of the Czech School of Economic Policy, shaped by influential figures such as Christiana Kliková and Milan Žák. It serves as a forum for critical discussion and knowledge exchange among researchers from the Czech Republic and abroad, especially within the Central European region.
Each year, the conference addresses a broad range of topical issues, including:
- Economic Policy and Sustainability
- Legal Aspects of Economic Policy
- The Role of the State in the Economy
- Growth Policy
- Labour Market and Social Policy
- Fiscal Policy and Public Finance
- Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
- European Industrial Strategy
- European Integration and International Relations
- Managerial Economics
The 2025 edition will take place from 9 to 11 September at the Beltine Forest Hotel. This prestigious gathering continues to provide a space for rigorous academic debate and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The quality of the conference is safeguarded by its international Scientific and Organising Committee. Selected contributions undergo peer review and are considered for publication in DANUBE, a journal indexed in SCOPUS, ERIH PLUS, EconLit, EBSCO, ProQuest, and other internationally recognised databases. Several volumes of the conference proceedings are indexed in the Web of Science, and the 2024 edition is currently under review.
Over the years, keynote speakers have included Charles Nolan (University of Glasgow, UK), Hans Wiesmeth (Technical University of Dresden, Germany), Max Gillman (University of Missouri, USA), as well as Jiří Rusnok and Aleš Michl (Governors of the Czech National Bank), Václav Klaus (former President of the Czech Republic), Tomáš Sedláček, and Jan Švejnar, among many others.
As the European Research University’s leading academic event, this conference plays a vital role in advancing economic and social policy discourse and fostering collaboration within the Central European academic community.
Important deadlines 2025.
- Deadline for registration: 31 May 2025
- Abstract submission deadline: 15 June 2025
- Full paper submission deadline: 30 June 2025
- Review procedure: until 31 July 2025
- Deadline for paying the conference fee: 15 August 2025
- Conference days: 9-11 September 2025
Registration fee
CZK 4,900/ EUR 200
Payment instructions will be sent to registered participants via email following the completion of the registration form (see the registration details below).
Junior section.
An opportunity for emerging researchers
As part of its commitment to academic development and intellectual exchange, the conference offers a dedicated Junior Section designed specifically for PhD students and early-career researchers. This section provides a supportive and collegial environment where emerging scholars can present their work at an early stage of development. Rather than traditional Q&A formats, presentations in the Junior Section are followed by constructive feedback and mentoring-style recommendations, aimed at helping young academics shape the future direction of their research. Participants are encouraged to engage with generosity, openness, and academic kindness – key values that define this unique part of the conference. The Junior Section is especially suited to those in the initial stages of their academic careers, offering them a valuable first experience in scholarly presentation and peer dialogue. If you wish to take part in this section, please indicate your interest during the registration process.
Scientific Committee.
The Scientific Committee is responsible for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of the conference. Its members oversee the selection of contributions, the peer review process, and the structure of the academic programme. Through their expertise, the committee guarantees that the conference maintains its high scholarly standards and continues to serve as a respected platform for academic dialogue.
Board
- Prof. Christiana Kliková
Chair - Prof. Johann K. Brunner
Deputy Chair - Prof. Imre Fertö, PhD et PhD
Deputy Chair - Assoc. Prof. Marian Lebiedzik, PhD
Deputy Chair - Assoc. Prof. Zuzana Machová, PhD
Deputy Chair - Assoc. Prof. Pavel Tuleja, PhD
Deputy Chair - Prof. Antonín Slaný
Deputy Chair
Members
- Prof. Jan Fidrmuc, PhD
- Prof. Jarko Fidrmuc
- Prof. Jana Geršlová
- Prof. Michal Kejak
- Prof. Igor Kotlán, PhD et PhD
- Prof. Vojtěch Krebs
- Prof. Martin Kvizda, PhD
- Prof. Šárka Laboutková, PhD
- Prof. Marek Lampart, PhD
- Prof. Eva Rievajová, PhD
- Prof. Jana Stávková
- Prof. Stanislav Šaroch, PhD
- Prof. Zdeněk Tomeš, PhD
- Prof. Osvald Vašíček
- Prof. Milan Žák
- Prof. Miroslav Žižka, PhD
- Assoc. Prof. Svatopluk Kapounek, PhD
- Assoc. Prof. Karol Morvay, PhD
- Assoc. Prof. Jan Nevima, PhD
- Assoc. Prof. Ladislav Průša
- Ingrid Majerová
- Pavel Petr, PhD
- Emil Adámek, PhD
- Vlastimil Beran, PhD
- Helena Horská, PhD
- Eva Kotlánová, PhD
- Rudolf Macek, PhD
- Martin Murín, PhD
- Veronika Nálepová, PhD
- Boris Navrátil
- Edita Nemcová, PhD
- Daniel Němec, PhD
- Petr Skalka, PhD
- Michaela Tichá, PhD
- Natalie Uhrová, PhD
- Petr Dufek
Organising Committee.
The Organising Committee is in charge of the practical coordination and overall logistics of the conference. It manages communication with participants, oversees venue arrangements, and ensures the smooth running of all sessions and events. Its work is essential in creating a professional and welcoming environment for all attendees.
Should you have any questions regarding the organisation of the conference or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the members:
2025 keynote speakers.
Yuemei Ji is Professor of Political Economy and Finance at University College London. She completed her undergraduate degree in Economics at Fudan University in Shanghai and received her PhD in Economics from the University of Leuven. She has held research positions as an Associate Research Fellow at the Centre for European Policy Studies (Brussels) and as a Visiting Fellow at the European Institute at the London School of Economics. Her research interests include international macroeconomics, European monetary integration, behavioural macroeconomics, and structural reforms. Professor Ji serves as a member of the Monetary Experts Panel for the European Parliament. She is also a Fellow of the CESifo Research Network and an Editor of the International Journal of Finance & Economics.
Ekaterina Borisova is a Research Fellow at Lille Économie et Management, Université de Lille, France, and Affiliate of the CESifo Research Network. She also serves on the Board of the European Public Choice Society. From 2012 to 2022, she was an Assistant Professor at the Economics Department of the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow and a guest lecturer at Lomonosov Moscow State University. Between 2017 and 2022, she served as Deputy Director of the HSE International Center for the Study of Institutions and Development (ICSID), which became internationally recognized for its high-quality research. She hold an MA and a PhD in Economics from HSE University. Her background is in economics and economic geography with the primary research interests in the fields of political economy, institutional economics, and the economics of social capital and culture. Her ongoing research projects are interdisciplinary and involve collaboration with economists and political scientists alike. She has published in European Economic Review, American Political Science Review, Nature Medicine, Journal of Politics, European Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Comparative Economics, and Post-Soviet Affairs.
How to register and submit a paper.
Participants may register for the conference by completing a simple online form requiring only their name and contact details. Papers may be submitted in English, Czech, or Slovak, and the official conference languages are English, Czech, and Slovak. While all three languages are fully supported, authors who submit and present their work in English may benefit from broader publication and citation opportunities. In line with the requirements of international citation and indexing services, all submissions must include an English title, abstract, and keywords, regardless of the language of the main text. Only papers written in English will be considered for selection for publication in DANUBE. To be included in the official conference proceedings, submitted papers must:
- successfully pass the double-blind peer-review process, and
- be presented in person by at least one author during the conference.
Please send your abstract, including the paper title and list of authors, via email to conference@eruni.org by 15 June 2025.
The full anonymised manuscript should be uploaded to the Editorial Manager system by 30 June 2025.
The recommended paper length is 10 to 15 pages. Authors are required to use the official submission template, available in both English and Czech (see below).
Paper template for authors.
Publication ethics and malpractice statement.
The International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Policy is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All participants in the publication process—including authors, editors, and peer reviewers—are expected to adhere to the Core Practices set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), as well as to follow relevant COPE guidelines and recommendations. The conference promotes principles of integrity, transparency, and academic rigour throughout the editorial and peer-review process. Any instances of unethical behaviour—such as plagiarism, data falsification, duplicate submission, or manipulation of the review process—will be addressed in accordance with COPE’s procedures.
For further information, please refer to COPE’s resources available at publicationethics.org.
Conference proceedings in partnership with De Gruyter.
As of 2024, the proceedings of the ISCEP are published in partnership with De Gruyter, via its academic publishing platform Sciendo. This collaboration reflects the conference’s continued commitment to scholarly excellence and its aim to further support the international visibility of contributions. By joining forces with a globally recognised academic publisher, we seek to enhance the accessibility, dissemination, and citation potential of the research presented at the conference. This partnership complements the long-standing reputation of the conference as a respected academic forum and strengthens the impact of the work shared by its contributors.
The 2024 volume is now available online.