Historical, theoretical, empirical, and policy papers are encouraged. Five broad areas for exploring the theme of social values and economic life include: (1) family and community relationships; (2) the workplace and its social organization; (3) the social nature of market relationships; (4)...

Possible sessions could include: - An evaluation of the work of John A. Ryan and other social economists who address living standards - Improved quantitative and qualitative measures of socioeconomic status and well-being - The role of the public and private sectors in improving living...