Workshop on Economics of Ageing
Call for papers
April 17, 2026
Universitat de Barcelona
We are pleased to announce the Workshop on Economics of Ageing, an event dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of ageing, health economics, and health policy. The workshop aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the economic dimensions of ageing, including long-term care, care pathways, multimorbidity, frailty, and other related topics.
Focus and Scope
The workshop provides a unique platform for researchers working on the economics of ageing and related areas, including (but not limited to):
• Long-term care financing and delivery
• Ageing, frailty, and multimorbidity
• Health and social care integration
• Productivity, workforce, and ageing
• Equity and efficiency in healthcare for older adults
• Informal care and intergenerational transfers
• Evaluation of ageing-related health policies
• Technological innovation and ageing
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Andrew Street, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Local Organising Committee
- Laia Maynou, Universitat de Barcelona
- Carlos Gallego-Moll, Universitat de Barcelona
- Laia Bosque-Mercader, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
- Judit Vall, Universitat de Barcelona
- Joaquim Vidiella-Martin, University of Oxford
Submission Guidelines
- We accept full papers or extended abstracts (around 1,000 words).
- Full paper submissions should include an abstract of up to 500 words.
- Each author may submit one paper as presenting author, but can be listed as co-author on other submissions.
- Submissions should be sent to the form.
Important Dates
- Deadline for submissions: January 31, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: February 28, 2026
- Workshop date: April 17, 2026
Room: 2019. Facultat d’Economia i Empresa
Universitat de Barcelona. Av. Diagonal 696, 08034 Barcelona (Spain)
For any questions, please contact: laia.maynou@ub.edu
More information: www.ub.edu/oap/activitats/workshop-on-economics-of-ageing
