As economic worries pervade the political, social, and cultural discourse, this panel aims at providing new perspectives on how Iberian cultures have historically reflected on ideas of excess and austerity, exuberance and decency. Topics of this panel include but are not limited to: artistic economies; restraining culture(s); hyperbolic gender and national identities; and the ethics of waste. Send 250-300 word abstracts to Daniel GarcĂa-Donoso, Yale University,
