The number of participants cannot exceed 40; to be admitted, university education at the level of the Italian Laurea Magistrale or other foreign equivalent is requested. Another requisite is a good background in calculus, statistics and econometrics. Undergraduates who have completed all of their exams are eligible by presenting a letter from their advisor attesting the requested background. The lectures and the reading material will be in English. A scientific committee will select the participants, who will receive a written communication (email). Selected participants will be asked to confirm their attendance by email.