The theme of the conference is economic analysis of trade and investment in services. The theme of the conference is economic analysis of trade and investment in services. We welcome submissions related to any aspect of international trade and investment in services, including empirical analyses...

Competition is a key component of well-functioning markets and fosters productivity, innovation, technological progress and growth. Globalisation and technology have been powerful forces transforming competition in product markets all over the world. These two forces, especially in the context...

In line with the conference’s focus on growth, topics will range from the need to redesign global strategies, taking into account expected changes in global trade; to the challenges faced by firms when devising strategies, by harnessing the potential of new technologies to fuel growth. The...

The conference seeks to provide an intellectual forum for scholars of political economy, politics and international relations. We welcome participation from faculty, graduate students, independent scholars, and practitioners analyzing the issues confronting the welfare state (i.e. unemployment,...

The following areas are indicative and nurture the interests of the Conference: - Innovation in retail - Ethical produce procurement and development - Logistics issues and implications for retail innovation - Consumer attitudes to ecological and ethical issues - Market liberalisation and impact...

Latin America, a thriving region of more than 600 million people, has a promising decade ahead. It is a leading global trader of agro-products with major reserves of raw materials and immense rainforests, which are vital for the global climate and hold potential for renewable energies. Major...

Conference Themes: Submissions in one of the areas listed below are especially encouraged but submissions in other areas will also be considered, as long as they deal with the economies of the MENA region. 1 - Labor Economics 2 - Investment & Finance 3 - Macroeconomic Management, Growth &...

We invite contributions focusing on international trade, business and law issues.

Successful policies for development and poverty alleviation require the involvement of civil society in policy development and implementation. Trade Unions play an important role in organizing and representing worker's interest. They are a crucial partner in promoting the ILO Decent Work agenda...