Five Years After Kornai: Interpreting the Transformation of Economic Systems
Résumé
To mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of János Kornai, INALCO is organizing a special conference dedicated to his intellectual legacy and the continuing relevance of his work.
Over the course of two hours, internationally renowned scholars will present the main theoretical foundations developed by János Kornai, examine their influence on contemporary economic thought, and discuss how his theories can help address the major economic and institutional challenges of the twenty-first century.
This event offers a unique opportunity to pay tribute—both scientifically and personally—to one of the leading figures in modern economic thought while fostering discussion on the transformation of contemporary economic systems.
Registration
The registration link will be available soon.
Provisional programme
Opening Session
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Five years after the passing of János Kornai: context and objectives of the conference
Session 1 – Theoretical Foundations and Kornai's Legacy
- Wladimir Andreff – Professor Emeritus of Economics, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
- Assen Slim – Professor of Economics at INALCO; Vice-President for Research (Deputy), Open Science, Digital Humanities and Science & Society
- Julien Vercueil – Professor of Economics at INALCO; Vice-President for Knowledge Transfer and Environmental Responsibility
Coffee Break
Session 2 – Post-Socialist Transformations: Comparative Perspectives
- Mehrdad Vahabi – Professor of Economics at Sorbonne Paris Nord University and Director of the Paris North Centre for Economics (CEPN – CNRS)
- Miklós Rosta – Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Comparative and Institutional Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest
Session 3 – Regional Case Studies
- Jelena Jokic – PhD in Economics and Associate Researcher at the Centre de Recherche Europes-Eurasie (CREE), INALCO
- Leila Ahmadi – PhD Candidate, Paris North Centre for Economics (CEPN), Sorbonne Paris Nord University
- Romain Alfred – PhD Candidate at SKAIZen Group and the Institute of Public Law, Political and Social Sciences (IDPS), Sorbonne Paris Nord University
General Discussion
Closing Remarks
The programme is subject to change.
Organizing Committee
- Assen Slim, Professor of Economics, Vice-President for Research Deputy (Inalco, CREE)
- Jelena Jokic, PhD in Economics, Associate Researcher (Inalco, CREE)