About

The workshop is being held at the Banff Centre in the heart of Banff National Park - Canada's first and oldest national park. Calgary, Banff and surrounding areas have been named a top destination to visit in 2014 by both the Guardian and the New York Times.

Submissions

The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025. For this year’s workshop we invite submissions of political economy papers. While our keynote address will be in the area of civil conflict, we welcome submissions in any area in political economy. Additionally, we encourage submissions from scholars in all disciplines, including Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy. Established researchers as well as young scholars in the field are encouraged to submit. Complete papers are preferred but we will also consider extended abstracts with the main results.  

To submit a paper, please send an email with the paper attached to empiricalmicro.workshop@gmail.com.

Registration

Coming soon.

The Organizing Committee

• Ben Crost, University of Calgary.

• Arvind Magesan, University of Calgary.

Venue

The workshop is being held at the Banff Centre in the heart of Banff National Park - Canada's first and oldest national park.

• Transportation: Directions from the Calgary International Airport to the Banff Centre: click here.

• Airport Shuttle: Banff Airporter is the official airport shuttle provider of The Banff Centre and the best way to get to and from Calgary Airport. The Banff Airporter offers 9 daily departures between Calgary Airport and The Banff Centre. To book your shuttle, please click here. 

Accommodation

We secured special nightly rates at the Banff Centre. As the Banff Centre is slightly removed from the main hotel area that tourists use, and all our events are at the Banff Centre, we strongly recommend you book your accommodations there.

Additionally, breakfasts and lunches are included only for individuals staying at the Banff Centre as part of our block pricing deal. If you need to stay off site, please contact us as soon as possible.

We recommend that you book early. Room availability can get tight. You can cancel your reservation 72 hours prior to arrival with no penalty.

Book your room at the Banff Centre here.

FAQ

• What meals are included in the conference?

Breakfasts and lunches are included for those participants staying at the Banff Centre as part of our block pricing deal. Conference dinner will be provided on June 8.

• How do I get from Calgary International Airport to the Banff Centre?

The easiest way is to book a shuttle from the airport to Banff Centre. We recommend the Banff Airporter.

If you prefer to drive, you can find directions above. For those who wish to rent a car and carpool, please inform us of your arrival/departure times and we can help with coordinating.

• How do I check in at the Banff Centre?

Proceed to the reception desk at the Banff Centre, there they will indicate in which building your room is located.

• Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?

To find out if you require a visa, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website here. If you need a letter of invitation for your visa application, please contact us.

• What else can I do in Banff?

Banff is a major tourism destination in Alberta. Located in Canada's first National Park, Banff offers many activities for you to enjoy. These websites provide mode information: Town of Banff, Banff National Park, TripAdvisor, Parks Canada.