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Risk, uncertainty, speculation, and economic growth:
A complex challenge for a sustainable recovery

The 2009 edition of our symposium is devoted to the concept of risk – in all its nuances and manifestations – and the part it plays in the processes of economic growth.  Debates will take shape against the background of the current crisis, which is affecting all major economies, and whose triggers may be identified also in cases of (failed) risk management over the past ten years.


This year’s theme not only sits quite comfortably with the subjects of past editions (engines of growth, innovation, employment, the job market, economic policies and growth, the challenge of energy resources), but is equally relevant to the ailing world economies.  Indeed it prompts us to observe the deep changes and challenges raised by the dire predicament characterising recent history.  Similarly, it will give us a chance to examine and weigh up policies, measures, strategies and programmes undertaken at the national and international levels.

08h00 – 08h40: Registration
08h45 – 09h00: Welcome and IntroductionSala Balint
Siegfried Alberton, Istituto di Ricerche Economiche
09h00 – 09h15: Opening words: Laura Sadis, Finance Minister Sala Balint
09h15 – 09h40: The world economy between loss of confidence and new growth prospects (482KB)Sala Balint
Martina Schriber, BAKBASEL economic research & consultancy
09h40 – 10h55:

Confronting arguments / Part ISala Balint

Risk, uncertainty, entrepreneurship and economic growth: theories and practical applications (331KB)
Rico Maggi, Istituto di Ricerche Economiche
           
The notion of risk and uncertainty management in enterprise and industry (204KB)
Alberto Siccardi, Medacta International SA

The notion of risk in the processes of promoting and funding new business ventures and initiatives
Gianluca Dettori, dPixel s.r.l.

Round table moderated by Gianfranco Fabi, Il Sole-24 Ore

10h55 – 11h25: Coffee break– Bar Roccia
A nice breakfast will create a warm atmosphere for discussion between participants
11h25 – 12h25:

Confronting arguments/ Part II Sala Balint

Risk management in the aftermath of the financial crash: forecast models and new rules of the game for building a sustainable financial system (67KB)
Giovanni Barone Adesi, Università della Svizzera italiana

New management models for the post-credit crunch period (861KB)
Aldo Visani, BSI

Round table moderated by Gianfranco Fabi, Il Sole-24 Ore

12h25 - 12h55: The financial system to come: new stability scenarios for a sustainable recovery worldwide (10.9MB)Sala Balint
Pietro Veglio, CdA SERV
12h55 – 13h10: Concluding remarksSala Balint
13h10 – 14h40: Lunch – Sala Luce
14h40:  ConfronTi09 ends here
 
     
USI - Università della Svizzera italiana   IRE - Istituto Ricerche Economiche