In cooperation with the Faculty of Economics of the University of Split, The Regional Science Academy organizes an Advanced Brainstorm Carrefour under the title “Economic and Urban Importance of Culture and Cultural Heritage of the City”.
The aim of the meeting is to provide a presentation of exploratory or new research on a conceptualization and operationalization of economic and urban aspects of culture and cultural heritage in relation to local and regional welfare.
The event is addressed to junior and senior scientists, professionals and policy-makers (open access), with the following program:
Opening Ceremony
9.00 – 9.15
SESSION 1:
9.15 – 9.45
Cities, Culture and Tourism
João Romão
9.45 – 10.15
Importance of Cultural Heritage for Real Estate Values
Peter Nijkamp
10.45 – 11.15
Tourists’ Appreciation of Cultural Amenities in Cities
Karima Kourtit
11.15 – 11.45
Does Cultural Capital Influence Migration Choice?
Bruce Newbold
SESSION 2:
Signatures of Regional Science
12.45 – 14.30
Great Minds in Regional Science – “Big Brain” Talk:
Sir Alan Wilson: A Transdisciplinary Pioneer in the Field of Regional Science
by Laurie Schintler
The Voice of Regional Science
‘Does the tide raise all boats?: Entrepreneurial response to economic conditions across the urban-rural hierarchy
Mark Partridge
14.30 – 14.45
Conclusions
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