InterPhil: CFP: The Ethics of Business, Trade and Global Governance
__ Call for Papers Theme: The Ethics of Business, Trade and Global Governance Type: 4th Annual Conference Institution: Center for Ethics in Society, Saint Anselm College Department of Finance, University of Vienna Centre for Responsible Banking & Finance, University of St. Andrews Location: Wentworth-by-the-Sea, NH (USA) Date: 2.–3.12.2022 Deadline: 15.9.2022 __ The Saint Anselm College Center for Ethics in Society, in cooperation with the Department of Finance—University of Vienna and the University of St. Andrews Centre for Responsible Banking & Finance, announces a call for proposals for a conference on the economics, ethics, and governance of global commerce. We have seen significant economic and political shifts in the last 2+ years with both the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continuing to change the global economic and political order. This time of disruption and shifting economic power is an opportunity to reassess debates about, international trade, capital flows and global economic governance. This interdisciplinary conference brings together ethicists, economists, political scientists, international relations scholars, policy experts, and business leaders to examine the political and economic impact of the events of the last two years. Our central goal is to discuss how economic cooperation, international trade and investment can be conducted more ethically, as we move from crisis to a new global order. Suggested topics or questions that a proposal could address include: International Commerce: - How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected trade and global supply chains? - What has the Russia-Ukraine conflict revealed about the vulnerability of the global economy (e.g. dependence on oil and natural gas)? - What changes ought to be made in light of the Russia-Ukraine war (e.g. redristribution of oil and natural gas flows)? - Who is benefiting economically from trade in this period of war? - Economic and trade rebalancing - The rise of China and other emerging countries are shifting economic activity. How will this affect trade and commerce? - Acceleration of new technologies - New and disruptive technologies are advancing faster than the ability to manage and harness them. Digital platforms and automation are affecting production, trade, and workstyles: do they necessitate new business models/frameworks? - Uncertainty - Political and market instability create economic hardship, nationalism, and extremism, increasing risk and uncertainty. What are the effects on international trade and commerce? - Demographic Shifts - Emerging and developing economies have younger populations than developed economies. How will these demographic shifts change trade? - Do the benefits of portfolio liberalization, in terms of financial deepening, counteract its systemic risks? - What are the “externalities” of trade or foreign direct investment for democracy, human rights, civil peace, and state autonomy? - How has the global low interest rate environment affected the viability of exchange rate management? - How will rising interest rates affect global trade? - How will big-data affect decision making about trade policy? Ethics: - Are economic sanctions an ethical way to protest belligerent countries in military conflicts? - What ethical norms ought to govern trading with aggressors in a war? - What are the ethical ramifications of trading weapons? What are the proper limits in trading weapons to countries engaged in war? - Are economic sanctions an ethical way to protest belligerent countries in military conflicts? - Are nations right to prioritize their own interests in the global economy, whether in trade or vaccine distribution? - Is globalization beneficial or detrimental to political communities? - What are the rights and responsibilities of economic actors engaging in the global economy? - Does free trade demand the free movement of peoples? - Do participants in international trade have a responsibility to ensure a more equitable distribution of benefits? - Should there be a shared responsibility to ensure that trading practices enable sustainable development and the recognition of human rights? - What responsibilities do multinational firms have to the communities where they do business? - Is offshoring morally problematic? Is offshoring necessarily part of a free trade system? - Should nations ensure that they produce essential goods within their own borders? - Are economic sanctions against nations and/or individual citizens ethically problematic? What are some ethical guidelines that should govern state actors when imposing sanctions? Global Governance: - What changes need to be made to global governance systems in light of the Russia-Ukraine war? - What are the social and political challenges to
InterPhil: CFP: The Ethics of Business, Trade, and Global Governance
__ Call for Papers Theme: The Ethics of Business, Trade, and Global Governance Type: Interdisciplinary Conference Institution: Center for Ethics in Society, Saint Anselm College Department of Finance, University of Vienna Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance, University of St. Andrews Location: Wentworth-by-the-Sea, NH (USA) / Online Date: 3.–4.12.2021 Deadline: 31.8.2021 __ The Saint Anselm College Center for Ethics in Society, in cooperation with the Department of Finance at the University of Vienna and the University of St. Andrews Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance, announces a call for proposals for a conference on the economics, ethics, and governance of global commerce. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the global economy. Because this has been a time of disruption and shifting economic power, it is an opportunity to reassess ethical and governance questions and debates about international trade and capital flows that will be essential to address in the post-COVID-19 recovery period. The goal of this interdisciplinary conference is to bring together ethicists, economists, political scientists, international relations scholars, policy experts, and business leaders to examine not only the political and economic impact of globalization but also how international trade and investment can be conducted more ethically as we move towards a “new normal” in a post-pandemic global context. Suggested topics or questions that a proposal could address include: * International Commerce - Economic and trade rebalancing - The rise of China and other emerging countries are shifting economic activity. How will this affect trade and commerce? - Acceleration of new technologies – New and disruptive technologies are advancing faster than the ability to manage and harness them. Digital platforms and automation are affecting production, trade, and workstyles: do they necessitate new business models/frameworks? - Uncertainty - Political and market instability create economic hardship, nationalism, and extremism, increasing risk and uncertainty. What are the effects on international trade and commerce? - Demographic Shifts – Emerging and developing economies have younger populations than developed economies. How will these demographic shifts change trade? - Do the benefits of portfolio liberalization, in terms of financial deepening, counteract its systemic risks? - What are the “externalities” of trade or foreign direct investment for democracy, human rights, civil peace, and state autonomy? - How does the global low interest rate environment affect the viability of exchange rate management? - How will big-data affect decision making about trade policy? - How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected trade and global supply chains? * Ethics - Are nations right to prioritize their own interests in the global economy, whether in trade or vaccine distribution? - Is globalization beneficial or detrimental to political communities? - What are the rights and responsibilities of economic actors engaging in the global economy? - Does free trade demand the free movement of peoples? - Do participants in international trade have a responsibility to ensure a more equitable distribution of benefits? - Should there be a shared responsibility to ensure that trading practices enable sustainable development and the recognition of human rights? - What responsibilities do multinational firms have to the communities where they do business? - Is offshoring morally problematic? Is offshoring necessarily part of a free trade system? - Should nations ensure that they produce essential goods within their own borders? * Global Governance - What are the social and political challenges to governing international trade and the movement of global capital? - What are the respective roles of corporations and governments in determining trade policy? - Are there advantages to bilateral as opposed to multilateral trade agreements? - Sustainability and Environmental Degradation – Rising demand is straining supplies of energy, food, water, and other resources. Unrestricted trade and commerce threaten the land, air, and water, and promote global warming. What national or global mechanisms should be in place to prevent further environmental degradation? - Who has the authority to make and enforce the rules and laws involved in the global economy? - How does international trade affect collective bargaining rights across nations? - What is the relationship between economic development and international trade? - What are the advantages and disadvantages of international organizations in regulating international economic relations? - Is the WHO’s Covax program an effective vehicle for shared global responsibility in vaccination distribution? Details for Preparing Proposals:
InterPhil: CFP: The Ethics of Business, Trade and Global Governance
__ Call for Papers Theme: The Ethics of Business, Trade and Global Governance Type: Interdisciplinary Conference Institution: Center for Ethics in Business and Governance, Saint Anselm College University of Vienna Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance, University of St. Andrews Location: Portsmouth, NH (USA) Date: 30.11.–1.12.2018 Deadline: 1.6.2018 __ The Saint Anselm College Center for Ethics in Business and Governance, in cooperation with the University of Vienna and the University of St. Andrews Centre for Responsible Banking and Finance, announces a call for proposals for an interdisciplinary conference on the economics, ethics and governance of global trade. International trade policies have featured prominently in recent elections in the United States and Europe, while specific trade agreements like NAFTA and TPP are a continued topic of discussion among policy-makers and in the media. Many of these discussions highlight the economic benefits and costs of individual trade deals without examining the diverse ethical, economic, social and political ramifications of globalization and trade for global actors as well as for local communities and businesses. What is needed is a more comprehensive, interdisciplinary discussion of the complexities of international trade. The goal of this conference is to bring together ethicists, economists, political scientists, international relations scholars, policy experts, and business leaders to comprehensively examine not only the political and economic impact of trade but also how trade can be conducted more ethically. Suggested topics or questions that a proposal could address include: International Trade - Is free trade a goal countries and corporations should pursue? - What is the respective role of corporations and governments in determining trade policy? - What are the origins and causes of the current international trade regime? - Are there advantages to bilateral as opposed to multilateral trade agreements? - How will FinTech affect international trade? Ethics - Should individual countries prioritize their own interests in trade? - Is globalization beneficial or detrimental to communities? - What are the rights and responsibilities of economic actors engaging in the global economy? - Does free trade demand the free movement of peoples? - Do participants in international trade have a responsibility to ensure a more equitable distribution of benefits? - Should there be a shared responsibility to ensure that trading practices enable sustainable development and the recognition of human rights? Global Governance - What are the social and political challenges in governing international trade and the movement of global capital? - Who has the authority to make and enforce the rules and laws involved in the global economy? - How does trade affect collective bargaining rights? - What is the relationship between economic development and international trade? - What are the advantages and disadvantages of international organizations in regulating international economic relations? Specifics: We will accept proposals for individual presentations, entire panels (3-5 presentations per panel), or moderated roundtable discussions. Individual proposals should consist of an abstract of no more than 350 words. Individual presentations at the conference will be 15-20 minutes. Proposals for panels should include a proposed title and brief explanation (50-100 words) of the panel along with abstracts for each presentation. Roundtables should include a title, a list of participants, and an explanation (up to 350 words) of the questions and issues the roundtable will address. All proposals may be submitted via email to: eth...@anselm.edu If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Kyle Hubbard: khubb...@anselm.edu Undergraduate Panel: We encourage proposals from undergraduate students. At least one panel will be reserved for undergraduate student presentations. Publication: Presenters at the conference will have the option of submitting their papers to Business Research (Springer) for a special issue devoted to International Business Ethics & Trade. Submitted papers will be subject to a double-blind, peer reviewed process. Guidelines for submitting papers for possible publication will be provided at the conference. Deadlines: Proposals for individual presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions are due June 1, 2018. All individual presenters and panel presenters will be required to submit completed papers by November 16, 2018 (two weeks prior to the conference date). Moderated roundtable discussion participants do not need to submit a paper. More Information: The conference is hosted by the Saint Anselm College Center for Ethics in Business and Governance and supported by our partners at the University of Vienna
