IGIDR is organizing an intensive training program in Law and Economics from June 11 to June 29, 2007, as part of the activities under the Asia Link Program on Human Resource Development in Law and Economics in India and Europe. Four short courses on Game Theory and Contract Theory: Tools and Applications in Law and Economics, The Economic Analysis of Environmental Law, Competition and Regulation from a Law and Economics Perspective, and Evolutionary Law and Economics will be taught by Professors Gerd Muehlheusser (University of Bern, Switzerland), Johan Albrecht (University of Ghent, Belgium), Thomas Eger (University of Hamburg, Germany) and Georg von Wangenheim (University of Kassel, Germany), respectively. Each course will have an evaluation component and grades (on a four point scale) would be given. Workshop completion certificates will be given to only those who successfully complete at least three courses.

We invite applications from students, and junior faculty interested in participating in this training workshop. Specialization in Economics, Development or Law is desirable. IGIDR will provide boarding and lodging to the selected participants. In addition, selected outstation participants will be paid train travel allowance (3-tier AC) on furnishing the tickets. Applications (with a brief resume, email id and contact phone numbers) should be sent to The Registrar, IGIDR, Gen.A.K.Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065 by post or by fax (022-2840 2752) or by email: lawecon@igidr.ac.in by May 11, 2007. Please add Law and Economics header to your envelope or fax/email message.