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Complex Systems and Economic Analysis

How do decentralized interactions give rise to financial crises, the diffusion of innovations, urban growth, and collective decision-making?

The Summer School “Complex Systems and Economic Analysis (CX)” equips participants with the concepts and tools to investigate these emergent phenomena and understand how interactions among individuals shape economic and social outcomes.

Inspired by the pioneering approach of the Santa Fe Institute, the school introduces complexity science, an interdisciplinary field that brings together economics, physics, biology, and data science to study complex adaptive systems. Moving beyond the traditional emphasis on individual optimization and equilibrium, complexity economics adopts a systems-thinking perspective, examining how decentralized interactions among heterogeneous agents, together with adaptation and feedback, give rise to emergent patterns of collective behavior.

Through lectures, hands-on coding sessions, and interdisciplinary discussions, participants will explore state-of-the-art methods for connecting individual behavior to collective outcomes. The school offers a fresh perspective on some of today’s most pressing economic and social challenges, particularly those in which adaptation, feedback, and emergence play a central role.

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Next edition: June-July 2027

Early Bird deadline: April 15, 2027

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Summer School

Complex Systems and Economic Analysis

Data-Driven (AI) Agent-Based Models for Economics

Next edition: June 28-July 2, 2027

Instructor: Maria del Rio-Chanona

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Complex Systems and Economic Analysis

Nonlinear Dynamics in Economics: From Chaos Theory to Reinforcement Learning and Market Forecasts

Next edition: June 28-July 2, 2027

Instructor: Davide Radi

Summer School

Complex Systems and Economic Analysis

Economic Networks: How Local Interactions lead to Emergent Behavior

Next edition: July 5-9, 2027

Director and Instructor: Pau Milán

This program is designed for graduate students, early-career researchers, and advanced undergraduates in economics, sociology, political science, and applied mathematics who seek to apply complexity science to real-world systems.

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UAB and BSE

Pau Milán

UAB and BSE

PhD, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Pau Milán

UAB and BSE

PhD, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Pau Milán is an Associate Professor of Economics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and an Affiliated Professor of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE).

His research interests include Social and Economic Networks, Information Economics, Development Economics, Organizations, and Applied Game Theory.

He holds a PhD in Economics from GPEFM (UPF and BSE) and a Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance from BSE (Class of 2009).

Teaching

Data Science Methodology Program
Economics of Public Policy Program
Data Science for Decision Making Program

Research interests

Social and Economic Networks
Information Economics
Development Economics
Organizations
Applied Game Theory

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Why should you attend BSE Summer School?

All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

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Network with like-minded peers from around the world

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Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

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Try something new, expand your knowledge and career prospects, and advance your thesis

Admissions Process

It’s important to check that you meet the entry requirements to take part in your chosen course.

Next edition: June-July, 2027

Early Bird deadline: April 15, 2027

Requirements

Successful candidates typically demonstrate one or more of the following in their application to our Summer School programs.

A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience

Requirements for Complexity and Emergence in Economic and Social Systems courses

Please check individual course pages for more information

Mix and match your summer courses!

Remember that you can combine Complexity and Emergence in Economic and Social Systems Summer School courses with courses in any of the other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). Maximise your learning this summer and take advantage of our multiple-course discount.

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How much does each Summer School course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.