Franklin College Forum on International Political Economy

The Franklin College Forum on International Political Economy is an activity of the Economics and Finance Department at Franklin College Switzerland. Initiated in 1993, it is a series of periodic seminars, given by prominent speakers of international repute, for the purpose of discussing current world economic issues. The Forum targets a broad audience that includes students, scholars, and the intellectual and business community at large.

It is the aim of the Forum to inform and enlighten the public, encourage open dialogue and promote and stimulate economic-cultural debate at all community levels: academic, business and financial.

The lectures are held in the Franklin College Auditorium and admission is free. The seminars are in English, with simultaneous translation in Italian. Transcripts of selected past events are available on request.

Calendar of past events