June 15th-19th 2026
June 15th-19th 2026
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
“Experimental Auctions for Agricultural and Applied Economics: Theory and Applications”
Organising committee:
Organizer:
Claudia Bazzani (claudia.bazzani@univr.it)
Co-organizer:
Andreas Drichoutis (adrihout@aua.gr)
Tutor:
Marta Bonioli (marta.bonioli@univr.it)
Sonia Morandi (sonia.morandi@univr.it)
The International Summer School “Experimental Auctions for Agricultural and Applied Economics: Theory and Applications” will provide intensive training on the theoretical foundations and practical implementation of experimental auctions in agricultural and applied economics. Participants will gain hands-on experience in designing, programming, running auctions in both laboratory and online environments, as well as in preregistration, power analysis, and auction data modelling. The program will provide guidance on interpreting results from auction-based studies and translating those findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders and policymakers. It will also include practical group work, presentations, and discussions, fostering critical reflection and the development of applied research skills.
The Summer School aims to bring together young scholars, experienced academics, and practitioners, offering them a unique opportunity to learn cutting-edge methods, such as experimental auctions, that can be directly applied to dissertations, research agendas, and real-world business practices.
Instructors:
Rodolfo M. Nayga (Texas A&M University)
Jayson L. Lusk (Oklahoma State University)
Andreas Drichoutis (Agricultural University of Athens)
Vincenzina Caputo (Michigan State University)
Claudia Bazzani (University of Verona)