Princeton University’s Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance conference on the Politics of Industrial Policy. Washington DC Oct. 26-27 2023. In response to a series of global economic and geopolitical shocks, many governments have enacted, or are considering enacting, policies to promote the development and growth of industries deemed strategically important. These actions have raised questions about the role of government in markets and revived debates over industrial policy. Industrial policies can attract foreign investment and encourage the development of new technologies. At the same time, however, these policies can also create tensions with trading partners and decrease economic cooperation. Subsidy wars among countries can be very expensive. And industrial policies can be captured by firms and turned into inefficient rents. In light of these varied outcomes, what explains the recent rise in industrial policies? Why do some governments use industrial policies more often than others? What consequences do industrial policies have for politics and economics - both at home and abroad? How does geopolitical competition and conflict affect the use and choice of industrial policies? We invite submissions for a workshop addressing these questions and others raised by the growing use of industrial policy. Please submit papers at https://niehaus.princeton.edu/industrial The deadline for submission is June 15, 2023. Invitations will be issued by the end of June. The conference is hosted by Princeton University and will take place in Washington D.C. on October 25-26, 2023. Conference Format, Attendance, and Registration: The number of participants will be limited to about 20 to allow for in-depth discussion of each paper. Authors of accepted papers are expected to attend the entire conference, which will begin on the morning of Wednesday 25 October, 2023. There is no conference or registration fee. Economy travel and authorized accommodation for up to 2 nights (Tuesday 24 Oct and Wed 25 Oct) will be paid for by the Niehaus Center. -- Stephanie J. Rickard London School of Economics Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE www.sjrickard.com