=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D HES= POSTING =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D ***Forwarded from IEPS-L by Esther-Mirjam Sent*** SASE 9th International Conference on Socio-Economics July 5-7, 1997 University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada Call for Papers Rethinking the Welfare State The variety of ways in which the welfare state is being debated and re-examined in a number of countries provides an historical moment in which to consider the social and economic consequences of various reforms of the welfare state. We are looking for theoretical pieces as well as empirical analyses involving such issues as the privatization of the welfare state, the downsizing of government, the issue of social exclusion, the trade-offs between unemployment and low wages, alternative delivery systems for health, education, and welfare, programs for the disabled, etc. We welcome comparative articles as well as detailed studies of particular welfare states. In addition to the conference theme, each year SASE also welcomes papers that relate to themes listed below and other papers relevant to socio-economics. Theme One: Social institutions 1. Foundations of a just society 2. Transformations of the class structure 3. Capitalism and democracy 4. Institutional evolution and change 5. The socio-economic foundations of trust Theme Two: Organizations 1. Socio-economics of innovation 2. Embeddedness of business systems 3. Processes of change 4. Socio-economics of business networks 5. Consequences of the downsizing of firms Theme Three: Socio-economic development 1. Development and global competition 2. Modernization in developing countries 3. Investment and consumer behavior 4. Problems of sustainable development 5. Transformations of economic systems Theme Four: Law and social philosophy 1. Ideas about social justice 2. The socio-economics of law 3. Theories of regulation 4. Socio-economics of crime 5. Codes of ethics Theme Five: Gender, work and the family 1. Gender and the state 2. Impact of welfare and family policies 3. Work and family roles 4. Economic crises and the family 5. Ethnic and racial differences Other Themes: 1. Origins of socio-economic thought 2. New paradigms in socio-economics 3. Industrial relations systems 4. Regional governance 5. The socio-economics of the environment Site of Conference Located at the crossroads of the northern hemisphere and strategically situated on the St. Lawrence River, one of the world's largest rivers, the city of Montreal has a charm of its own. Cosmopolitan, bilingual, influenced mainly by British, French and Am erican cultures, Montr=C8al has a "certain art de vivre" very much appreciated by visitors. One of the most important conference destinations in North America, Montreal offers in July all the attractions you can imagine, including during this conference, its international jazz festival. Our host is the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commercials, the oldest Canadian business school, now located in its new building at the University of Montreal, one of the most important French speaking universities in the world. In Montreal, hotel accommodations are excellent, and we have selected several hotels for the conference. Student rooms will be available for CDN$25 (single and double occupancy). Hotel rooms range in quality and are priced from CDN$89 to CDN$130 per night (single and double occupancy) for first class accommodations. Instructions for Submitting Proposals Abstracts of papers or summaries of proposed sessions should be no longer than 150 words and addressed to: SASE, P.O. Box 39008, Baltimore, MD 21212 USA. Materials may also be sent by fax (+1-410-377-7965) or by e-mail ([log in to unmask]). E-mail files should be sent in uncoded ASCII format. THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PAPER ABSTRACTS AND SESSION PROPOSALS IS =46EBRUARY 15, 1997. Registration Early registration (through February 28, 1997): US$100/CDN$135 for SASE members US$130/CDN$175 non-members* Registration (from March 1, 1997): US$125/CDN$170 for SASE members US$155/CDN$210 non members* * Non-member registration fees include a one-year SASE membership Currently enrolled students qualify for a 50% discount on fees. Participants registering for the International Conference on Knowledge, Economy, and Society (July 3-5, 1997) qualify for a 30% discount on registration fees. =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D FOOTER TO HES POSTING =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =46or information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]