4th International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Economics
February 18 - 19, 2027 (Thursday & Friday)
Introduction:
The School of Economics, XIM University Bhubaneswar, invites unpublished, original research articles from faculty members from colleges/ universities/ institutions, researchers from think tanks/ policymaking bodies, and research scholars on any contemporary issues in economics. Both theoretical and empirical papers are welcome. The school aims at bringing eminent researchers, academicians, and PhD scholars together to facilitate exchange of research work and stimulating free flow of ideas.
Best paper award: Outstanding research works by doctoral students will be considered for best paper awards.
Objectives of the conference:
- Providing a platform for showcasing ongoing research work and obtaining valuable feedback
- Enabling interactions to discuss emerging issues in economics
- Providing networking opportunities and collaboration for students, early career and senior researchers
Themes:
(indicative, but not limited to)
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Political Economy
- Issues in Development Economics
- Issues in Trade
- Financial Economics/ Financial Markets
- Labour Economics
- Agricultural Economics
- Public Economics
- Experimental Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Health Economics
- Other upcoming areas of Economics
Link to Past Conference:
Submission:
- Original and unpublished full paper with an abstract of max 300 words, keywords, and at least two JEL classifications in pdf or Word format may be submitted at the link: https://forms.gle/8XN5RwTz8F3ob4ui7
- Papers should have the names and affiliations of all authors with the email ID and phone number of the corresponding author
- Papers may be theoretical or empirical addressing issues related to the topics mentioned above
Important dates:
Last date for Submission of Final Paper | November 30, 2026 |
Announcement of Acceptance of Paper | January 15, 2027 |
Registration Starts from | January 20, 2027 |
Registration:
- Academician / Researcher INR 3000 (inclusive of GST)
- PhD Scholars INR 1500 (inclusive of GST)
Registration fee includes kit, lunch and snacks. Link to register will be provided soon.
Program schedule :
To be updated soon…
Logistics :
Accommodation
Limited accommodation on campus may be provided on request subject to availability. It will be chargeable as per the norms of the University. The presenter has to inform in advance. PhD students presenting paper may be exempted from accommodation charges.
Travel grants
- If a PhD scholar is a paper presenter, they may be given travel support on reimbursement basis subject to the production of documents.
- No travel allowance will be provided to attendees.
Conference Committee/ Contact :
Prof. Golaka C Nath, Dean of School of Economics (Mentor)
Prof. Paramita Mukherjee and Dr. Debasmita Basu (Convenors)
Dr Biswaranjan Parida
Dr Sayoree Gooptu
Conference Coordinator :
Mr. Debaranjan Dhir
For any query, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 674 237 7767
Location :
The new campus of XIM University Bhubaneswar is located in Harirajpur, Puri district in Odisha. The campus is 17 kms away from Bhubaneswar city. Bhubaneswar is well connected with other cities in India through road, railways, and airways. The campus can be reached from station and airport using Ola/uber taxi, private taxi, auto, and Mo bus.
How to reach
Nearest railway stations: Khurda Road railway station, Bhubaneswar railway station
Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport
Nearest bus station: Baramunda bus station
Places to visit nearby
For details, please go to https://odishatourism.gov.in/content/tourism/en.html#experiencesSection
Campus location
Keynote Address :
Special Lectures :
Retail investment in the Indian markets
Tirthankar Patnaik, PhD
Chief Economist, NSE
India in the new global economic order
Prof. Soumyendra Nath Sikdar
Retired Professor, IIM Calcutta
Workplace Public Goods and Labour Regulation
Prof. Parikshit Ghosh
Professor, Delhi School of Economics
Keynote Address:
Professor Mausumi Das
Professor, Delhi School of Economics
Special Lectures:
Tirthankar Patnaik, PhD
Chief Economist, NSE
Plenary Sessions:
Prof. Sourav Bhattacharya
Professor, IIM Calcutta
Prof. Shrabani Saha
Professor, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Panel Discussion:
From interdependence to insularity: Geopolitical factors and economic shocks reshaping global flows
Panelists:
Prof Bibek Roy Chaudhuri
Professor, IIFT, Kolkata
Prof Mitali Chinara
Professor, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Dr Amarendra Das
Associate Professor, NISER, Bhubaneswar