Conference discussion will be organised around the following themes: Poverty, welfare and social inequality; Communities, families and children; Digital technologies and social policy; Environment and social policy; Disability and rights; Human services; Ageing; Health and social policy;...

Topics: - Fiscal implications of alternative retirement income policy designs - Fiscal implications of alternative health policy designs - Implications of retirement age adjustment - Health policy and labour force participation - Life cycle analysis focused on health, ageing and retirement -...

The 2008-09 global financial crisis is seen as the most cataclysmic macroeconomic event since The Great Depression. Although it affected economies worldwide, it most harmed advanced economies which subsequently endured sub-optimal economic growth, record low interest rates, weak private...

This workshop provides an opportunity for all those interested in the Finance and Fiscal Policy to discuss their research and to exchange ideas. Researchers are invited to submit both empirical and theoretical papers that are broadly consistent with the workshop’s special topic. Papers from...

Topics: - Quality of life in the contemporary world - Social policy as a tool for development - Social change in former communist societies - Post-transition societies - Changes in subjective wellbeing - International migration and quality of life. - Child protection in a changing world - Social...

The theme of this year's Australian Social Policy Conference addresses these issues and invites papers that may address the following areas: Welfare reform; Income distribution and social inequalities; Identity and diversity; Families, work and care; Disability and mental health; Organisation and...

Theme - Challenges and Perspectives in this Era of Global and Financial Uncertainty TRACK AREAS Track 1: Business (Local and International Business) Track 2: Finance, Banking and Accounting Track 3: Social Sciences Track 4: Humanities Track 5: Education Track 6: Information Technology Track 7:...

Topics: - Financial policy and regulation - Macro-economic policies in the global economy - The role of finance in economic growth and development - International capital flows and foreign direct investment - The role of development finance institutions and instruments - The role of engagement -...

Each year this conference brings together academics, business people and policy makers to discuss the financial issues facing Australia and the world as the global population ages.

The workshop will review work in the areas of monetary economics, monetary policy, exchange rate determination and international economics, Real Business cycle and DSGE modelling, financial economics. Papers on any of these areas are invited