CESifo Network

The CESifo Venice Summer Institute, held annually in cooperation with Venice International University, focuses on themes of current interest in European and global economic policy.

The 2025 Summer Institute will take place on the island of San Servolo from 23–26 June 2025.

Alastair Langtry is a microeconomic theorist with wide interests in the use of models to better understand non-market behaviors. His research is mainly focused around economic and social networks, and political economy. While at the ifo Institute, he will mostly be working on the spread of social norms through networks.

Jan Steckel’s research focuses on the political economy of climate change mitigation; more specifically he works on: climate policy and policy instrument design in developing and emerging economies; carbon pricing and revenue recycling; political economy of climate policy; distributional effects of climate policies; acceptability of climate policy; and political backlash. At CESifo Mr. Steckel will work on questions of the political economy of climate policy, consolidating empirical research with theoretical model frameworks. 

In the face of increasing climate impacts, understanding the costs, effectiveness, and socio-economic implications of adaptation is more important than ever. Adaptation refers to adjustments to ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects. It refers to changes in processes, practices, and structures to limit potential damage or take advantage of opportunities associated with climate change.