The program theme is "Improving Lives". The 2018 Theme asks the question: How can organizations contribute to the betterment of society through elevating the health and well-being of those who live in it? What role can organizations play in positively affecting the physical, psychological,...

Both theoretical and empirical papers on economic growth and development, trade and finance, economic policy and political economy will be considered. Preferences will be given to papers written in the context of the Indian economy.