Cliometrics Seminar
Starting in October 2026, we will host a monthly seminar series in Utrecht, focused on quantitative economic, financial and business history.
The aim is to provide a platform for constructive but deep discussion of the econom(etr)ic methods applied to historical data, based on a keen knowledge of the historical contexts that produced the data and that inform the identification strategies used. In short, we are looking for:
Historically informed economics, and economically informed historical research.
The seminars will take place on the last Monday of the month, at 13.00-14.15 in Utrecht. Presenters should aim for an hour long presentation with questions asked during the presentation. Sessions take place in Utrecht city centre, within walking distance of Utrecht Centraal railway station.
We welcome presentations on any topic in economic, financial and business history, as well as in related fields, such as applied economics, economic geography, and political sciences, provided they use historical data and high-quality econometric analysis. Presentations should be full-paper length but can be relatively early stage. Papers will not be circulated in advance.
Schedule 2026–27
| Date | Speaker | Paper | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 26 October 2026 | Amaury de Vicq (University of Groningen) | Aspirations, Investment Horizon, and Skewness Demand: Evidence from the 1905 Dutch Lottery Ban | Utrecht city centre |
| Mon 30 November 2026 | Sandra de Pleijt (Wageningen University & Research) | TBA | Utrecht city centre |
| Mon 25 January 2027 | Daniel Gallardo-Albarran (Wageningen University & Research) | TBA | Utrecht city centre |
| Mon 15 February 2027 | TBA | TBA | Utrecht city centre |
| Mon 22 March 2027 | TBA | TBA | Utrecht city centre |
| Mon 19 April 2027 | TBA | TBA | Utrecht city centre |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | TBA | TBA | Utrecht city centre |
| Mon 28 June 2027 | TBA | Special Event: Save the Date | Rotterdam |
Dates are provisional and follow the last Monday of the month, with a few exceptions where that collides with a school or public holiday. Do you want to present or do you want to be added to the mailing list? Let us know.
Contact
Interested in presenting? Apply for a slot.