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Call for papers on economic challenges for Asia
Asia Research Institute, NUS invites papers for “International Conference on Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia: Research and Policy Challenges”. Abstracts examining multiple impacts of current financial crisis in the context of social and economic deprivation should be submitted latest by August 31, 2009.
The changing demographic landscape, globalization, natural disasters, financial crises, and the revamping of social safety nets in many Asian countries in the past few decades have subjected countless people to economic stress.
Research from western countries where incomes are high and social safety nets are relatively more developed may not be applicable to Asia because of differences in culture, economy, demography, and social policies.
The ability of families and governments to adapt to changes in the economy has long lasting implications for the human capital development, the intergenerational mobility, and future economic growth of a society.
To discuss the consequences of economic stress and policy implications for human capital development and family well-being, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore (NUS) in collaboration with other institutions is organising “International Conference on Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia: Research and Policy Challenges” from June 3-4, 2010 in Singapore.
Papers that bring perspectives from multiple disciplines such as sociology, economics, social work, demography, public health, psychology, anthropology, and public policy are encouraged.
Possible Topics
- The Extent of Economic Stress on Families
- Conceptual and Methodological issues
- Policy Responses to Economic Stress
- Health, Health Care Cost, and Economic
- Children, Youth and Economic Stress
- Elderly, Intergenerational Transfers, and Economic Stress
- Economic Stress and the Decisions on Marriage and Parenthood
- Wealth, Consumption and Economic Stress
- Family Relations and Economic Stress
- Intergenerational Transmission of Economic Disadvantages
- Social Capital, Support Network, and Other Coping
- Vulnerable groups and Economic Stress
Paper proposals should include a 250-word abstract. A short biography should also be submitted on the attached form by August 31, 2009.
Click here for Paper Proposal Submission Form.
Please submit and address all applications to Alyson Rozells at alysonrozells@nus.edu.sg of the Asia Research Institute, NUS.
Successful applicants will be notified by October 31, 2009 and will be required to send in a completed paper by April 30, 2010.
For further information, contact:
Secretariat
Alyson Rozells
Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
#10-01 Tower Block,469A Bukit Timah Road,
Singapore 259770
Email: alysonrozells@nus.edu.sg
Tel: (65) 6516 8787
Fax: (65) 6779 1428
Source: Asia Research Institute, NUS
