The conference will assess current welfare statistics and demonstrate the relevance of these figures to existing and future welfare practices and reforms. Topics covered will include ageing and aged care, children, youth and families, welfare expenditure, labour force, housing and homelessness.

The topic “China’s Agricultural Trade: Issues and Prospects” will be highlighted by keynote speaker, Nicholas Lardy, of the Institute for International Economics, Washington D.C. His paper "China: Toward a Consumption Driven Growth Path," will set the stage for two days of invited speakers...

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)...