Call for papers: Financial deepening – how can we finance productivity growth and transition in small- and medium sized economies?
ECMI, the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), CEPS, and SUERF are pleased to welcome the submission of research papers on financial deepening, with implications for small- and medium-sized economies.
Especially during a period when public resources are limited and geopolitical uncertainties are rising, it is crucial to investigate how to finance productivity growth, innovation and the green transition. This is an ever more pressing issue in small- and medium-sized economies with underdeveloped capital markets and specific financial sector structures.
Research papers should cover (but are not limited to) one or more of the following areas:
- How can the financial sector best contribute to the large and increasing number of financial demands for productivity growth, innovation and the green transition in small- and medium-sized economies?
- How can capital markets be supported as a complementary financing source for productivity growth, innovation and the green transition in small- and medium sized economies?
- What are the (financial) implications of geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation and increased military spending in small- and medium sized economies?
Selected papers will be invited to be presented at the ECMI/NBS/CEPS/SUERF Research Conference in Bratislava on 1-2 October.
The deadline for submission is 15 June 2025. For detailed information on the topics and application process, please consult the full call for papers available below.