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Call for Papers "The World and Business: Responsibilities, Obligations and Profit" Interdisciplinary Conference Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies Clausen Center for World Business and the Department of Political Science, Carthage College Kenosha, WI (USA) 17-18 October 2008 __________________________________________________ In the current international setting, where trade barriers are decreasing and global interdependence is increasing; the rule of law has become even more important and businesses must understand these changes if they want to be successful. Part of understanding these changes and the current international arena means being able to comprehend the various political, cultural, and linguistic similarities and differences that exist in the state where businesses are trying to open a subsidiary. Moreover, businesses typically seek an environment free of conflict. The conference invites papers and round-table discussion panels that focus on: 1. The role of multi-national and trans-national corporations in world business and their effect on states 2. How states encourage businesses to invest where they do 3. Obligations and responsibilities that states and businesses have to respect human rights and international law 4. The relationship between business and the environment 5. The role of human rights, the environment, health, wages, and/or work conditions in attracting international companies to states 6. How knowledge of the local culture, language, and political system help businesses to be successful 7. The effect of businesses and economic growth on indigenous communities 8. The effect of inter- and intra-state conflicts on business 9. The relationship of multilateral organizations and economic development 10. Conflicts that businesses or states may have regarding any of the above topics Papers, Presentations, and Roundtable proposals from all disciplines are welcome. Please send a short (approx. 150 word) abstract, along with a 1-2 pg. c.v., postal address, e-mail address and phone number by March 1, 2008 to the address below. For more details and the online registration form please go to: http://www.carthage.edu/dept/polisci/wipcs/ Contact: Dr. Jeffrey L. Roberg Chair, Department of Political Science Carthage College 2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, WI 53140 Phone: (262) 551-5805 Fax: (262) 551-6208 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.carthage.edu/dept/polisci/wipcs/ __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
