ICOPEC 2019

CALL FOR PAPERS

If Globalism is Dead—Long Live What?

25-28 June 2019, Istanbul / Turkey

The Main Theme and Scope of the Conference

Globalization is characterized by a systemic interconnection in which what happens in one country affects all other members of the system. It is above all an economic process of interaction and integration, linked to social and cultural aspects. Until recently, it has been generally assumed that increasing the free flow of goods and services would lead to economic growth conducive to prosperity and peace, which would provide political support for increased economic integration. In developing countries, many see globalization as a positive force to free them from poverty.

Philosophical differences in the costs and benefits of globalization lead to a wide range of ideologies and social movements. Opponents of globalization argue that there is an inequality of power and respect in international trade between developed and underdeveloped countries. Criticism of globalization is usually based on discussions about the impact of such processes on the planet and the people. Others point out that, although globalization has led to the expansion of Western-style democracy, it has been accompanied by rising tensions, inequalities, illiberal politics, inter-ethnic violence, refugee crises, and the crisis of global governance.

History has shown that globalization is not linear and can be reversed. In recent years, reactions against international cooperation have intensified, fueled by populist political leaders in many countries and citizens are less willing to let the market dictate. A collection of emotions (doubt, anger, fear, anxiety, frustration,  and insecurity) that momentarily animates economic protectionism and identity politics across the globe. It is clear that at least a certain type of globalization is losing ground: the kind of globalization we have seen since the end of the 1970s. At the same time, cross-border exchanges of ideas are developing as never before. The development of digital technologies allows us to share information and ideas with unprecedented speed and unprecedented ease, which is like a double-edged sword that can be positive, negative, or both in its impact. Therefore, the main question this conference seeks an answer to is whether globalism is dead or just on pause: It aims at examining the deeper-level root causes of the political economy problems of the world today, exploring and deliberating on the pressing question of what can be done about them.

Apart from its main theme, the ICOPEC 2019 also invites and welcomes all contributions that enrich the perspectives of Political Economy and expand the ground for better policy analyses and making. Indicatively, proposed papers may touch upon the following issues:

Global Economy and the 4th Industrial Revolution

The End of Postwar Order?

Political Economy of Globalization Discourse: Divergence or Convergence?

The Rise of Protectionism and the Future of International Trading System

End of Liberalism or Globalism?

Current Controversies in Macroeconomics

Trends and Challenges in Contemporary Economic Policy

Neoliberalism and the New Macroeconomic Consensus

Heterodox Economic Policies

BRICS, the Newly Emerging Economies and the World Economy

New Dual Economy: What is It and What to Do about It

Strange Re-occurrence of Dual Economy in Developed Countries

Financialization of Capitalism

Political Economy of Money and Finance

The Future of Global Economy in the Era of Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Impact of Transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Ecosystem

The Impact of Transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Efficiency and Competitiveness

The Future of Work in the Era of Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Future of Production and Labour Relations in the Era of Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Future of Foreign Direct Investment in the Era of Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Society and Politics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Fourth Industrial Revolution and Education

Fourth Industrial Revolution and Healthcare

Global Crisis, Local Voices

Politics of Inequality and Income Distribution

Inequalities across and within Individual Countries

Political Economy Spillovers from Brexit and Other Political Shocks

Political Economy of European Integration and Others

The Crisis of Economics and the Economics of Crisis

Economic and Financial Vulnerabilities of Developing Countries

Poverty Alleviation, Inclusive Growth, and Sustainable Development

Theories and Analyses of Economic Crisis

Volatility and Contagion in Financial Markets

Sovereign and Private Debt Crises

Banks and Financial Markets in Times of Uncertainty

Financial Intermediation and Financial Architecture

International Organizations and Crises (IMF, WB, WHO, UNHCR, UN etc.)

Monetary Policy Governance and Macro-prudential Issues

Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions

IMF and Structural Adjustment Programmes

Migration, Migration Policies, Demography, and Gender

Refugee, Immigrant, and Minority Issues

Globalization and Migration

Regional Shocks and Migration Flows

Cross-Border Migration, National Identity, and Nation-State Interactions

Immigration, Health, and Happiness

Labour Migration and Migrant Workers

Forced Migration

Inequalities in Earnings and Employment

Race, Class, and Gender

Conflict, War, and Gender

Gender, Aspirations, and Performance

Political Representation and Public Leadership of Women

Gender-Based Violence

Gender Empowerment and Religion

Gender Norms and Differences in Behaviour in the post-#MeToo Era

Child and Forced Marriages

Aging and Intergenerational Relations

Demographic Economics

Population Dynamics

Big Data and Population Processes

Demographic Dividends and Economic Development

Social Pensions: Implementation and Impacts on Old and Young

Public Economics, Public Finance, and Public Management

Global Public Goods

Market Failure and Government Failure

Liberalization, Privatization, and De-Regulation

Crowding-in and Crowding-out

Positive and Negative Externalities

Public Goods and Public Bads

Market-Society Tension and Social Policy

From Minimal to Regulatory State

Institutional Change, Governance and New Public Management

Fiscal Rules and Constitutional Economics

Shadow Economy and Corruption

Fiscal Institutions, Taxation, and Economic Development

International Tax Competition and Its Effects on Development

Tax Non-Compliance and Under-Investment in Public Goods

The Interplay between Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy

Public-Private Partnership and Development

Economic Development and Sustainability

The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Development

Institutional Quality, Administrative Capacity, and Development

Late Development and Developmental State-Building, and Its Critics

Trade and Industrial Policy for Development

Static vs Dynamic Comparative Advantage

Global Value Chains and Transnational Corporations

Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies for Development

R&D, Technological Capability Building, and Development

Diffusion of Technology and Development

Social Conflicts, Social Movements, and Development

Rent-Seeking, Corruption, and Development

Shared Economy and Inclusive Development

Sustainable Development

Global Warming and Environment

Renewable Energies

Green Buildings

Challenges to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Labour Economics

Productivity, Shocks, and Labour Adjustment

Commodification of Labour Relations

Labour Movement and Trade Unions

Minimum Wage Impacts: Going Beyond Employment Effects

Flexible Employment and Unemployment

Labour Market and Employment Generation

College Admissions, Supply of Skills, and Mismatch

Job Types and Wage Growth

Policy Alternatives for Improving Female Labour Force Participation and Career Choices

Labour Market Discrimination and Gender Wage Gaps

Wage Determinants and Dynamics

Business Management

Crisis Management and Risk Management

Business Policies, Strategies, and Performance

Manufacturing: Strategy, Technology, and Organization

International Business and Supply Chain Management

Mergers, Acquisitions, Restructuring

Lean Production and Total Quality Management

Customer Satisfaction, Customer Loyalty and Retention Strategies

The Emergence and Growth of Non-Bank Payment Systems

Inclusive Business Models, and Social Entrepreneurship

Sustainable Business, Production, and Consumption

Information and Communication Technology Management and E-Business

New Entrepreneurship Dimensions (Sharing Economy, Freelancing, Self-Employment)

Empirical Analysis for Political Economy Issues

Econometrics

Statistics

Operational Research

Big Data and Machine Learning