3rd International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Economics
February 19-20, 2026 (Thursday & Friday)
Introduction:
The School of Economics, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, invited unpublished and original research articles from faculty members of colleges, universities, and other institutions, researchers from think tanks and policymaking bodies, and research scholars on contemporary issues in economics. Both theoretical and empirical papers were welcomed. The School aimed to bring eminent researchers, PhD scholars, and postgraduate students together to facilitate the exchange of research work and stimulate the free flow of ideas.
Best Paper Award: Outstanding research work by doctoral students was considered for the Best Paper Award.
Poster Presentation: Submissions for poster presentation sessions were also invited from students pursuing postgraduate programmes in Economics and PhD scholars at the early stages of their research.
Objectives of the conference:
- Provided a platform for showcasing ongoing research work and obtaining valuable feedback.
- Facilitated interactions and discussions on emerging issues in economics.
- Offered networking opportunities and encouraged collaboration among students, early-career researchers, 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
- Other upcoming areas of Economics
Link to Past Conference:
Submission:
Papers
- 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
- Full papers
Posters (For early-stage PhD Scholars and Postgraduate students)
- Long abstract should clearly mention the objective, method, main results and relevance of the paper
- Submissions should have the names and affiliations of all authors, programme they are pursuing (Post graduate or PhD), email ID and phone number of the corresponding author
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
Keynote Address :
Retail investment in the Indian markets
Tirthankar Patnaik, PhD
Chief Economist, NSE
Special Lectures :
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
Plenary Session :
Product innovation in a dual economy with ownership structure
Prof. Debapriya Sen
Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
Immigration and Inequality: Role of Skill, Innovation and Culture
Dr. Mausumi Kar
Associate Professor, Women’s Christian College, Kolkata
Political Regime Persistence and Economic Growth
Dr. Sitakanta PandaAssistant Professor, IIT Bhubaneswar
Important dates:
Last date for Submission of Final Paper | 14th December 2025 |
Announcement of Acceptance of Paper | January 17, 2026 |
Registration Starts from | January 20, 2026 |
Registration:
- Academician / Researcher INR 2500 (inclusive of GST)
- PhD Scholars INR 1500 (inclusive of GST)
- Postgraduate students need not pay any registration fee
Registration fee includes kit, lunch and snacks. Link to register will be provided soon.
Logistics:
Accommodation
Limited on-campus accommodation was provided upon prior request, subject to availability, and was chargeable as per the University’s norms. Presenters were required to inform the organisers in advance.
Travel grants
PhD scholars presenting papers were eligible for travel support on a reimbursement basis, subject to the submission of the required supporting documents.
- No travel allowance was provided to poster presenters or attendees.
Conference Committee/ Contact:
- Prof. Golaka C Nath, Dean of School of Economics (Mentor)
- Prof. Paramita Mukherjee (Convenor)
- Dr Debasmita Basu (Co-Convenor)
- Dr Biswaranjan Parida
- Dr Sayoree Gooptu
- Dr Uttiya Paul
Conference Committee/ Contact:
Conference Co-ordinator
Ms. V. Nagamani
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/user 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:
