Submissions are solicited on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to: Agricultural economic theory and policy; Agricultural markets; Agricultural trade; Agricultural investment; Rural finance; Resource economics and environment protection; Agricultural R&D and extensions; Employment,...

The theme of the IAOS Conference in Shanghai 2008 is Smart Data, Innovative Uses – Reshaping Official Statistics. An integral part of the Conference is also the 26th biennial conference of the SCORUS, a standing committee of IAOS on regional and urban statistics.

The subject of the conference is "Assessment of Western China Development and Future Prospects." Electronic submission of papers can be made via the link on the website.