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Call for Papers 2009The Association of Private Enterprise EducationInternational ConferenceGuatemala City , GuatemalaApril 5-7, 2009Conference Brochure (.pdf) Institutions, Rule of Law and Prosperity: Issues and ChallengesThe Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) invites the submission of papers for its 34 th International Conference in Guatemala City , April 5-7, 2009. The Association is composed of scholars from economics, political science, philosophy, and other disciplines as well as policy analysts, business executives and other educators. APEE's annual meeting explores topics related to private enterprise in an atmosphere that respects market approaches. Presentations reflect the latest research in fields such as regulation, public choice, microeconomics and Austrian economics, as well as development of instructional techniques. The submission fee for the society's journal, The Journal of Private Enterprise , is waived for papers presented at the conference. APEE invites papers on any topic; some sessions, however, will be devoted to this year's theme: “Institutions, Rule of Law and Prosperity: Issues and Challenges.” Mainstream research in economic growth and public policy has increasingly recognized the role of rule of law and institutional stability in generating long-term prosperity. In emerging economies, property rights enforcement and contract compliance have gained a prominent place in the agenda of policy reform. The advent of global indices, such as the World Economic Forum Competitiveness Report , World Bank Doing Business in the World , Transparency International , the Economic Freedom Index and Economic Freedom of the World Report , have highlighted important connections between the rule of law, the strength of economic institutions, long term economic growth, and increasing levels of prosperity. The focus on the economics of corruption has recognized the role of sound property rights and institutional developments based on access to information and greater transparency. However, little has been done in modern mainstream circles to adequately define such items and their importance in understanding open markets. Can “rule of law,” for instance, be just another static input in the function defining greater growth? In a word: “no.” This implies many issues and challenges, both conceptual and policy-oriented, in properly understanding the complex interplay between rule of law, the development of institutions and long-term prosperity. The purpose of this year's theme is to provide an opportunity to explore the relationships between rule of law, institutions and prosperity with an emphasis on the role of property rights and sound judicial systems in securing long-term economic growth. Papers on these topics as well as those on other topics are welcome. Those wishing to submit papers should submit the entire paper or a 600-word abstract. Papers and Abstracts should be submitted online at: http://www.etnpconferences.net/apee/apee2009/ Participants unable to submit online may forward a hard copy of the paper or abstract to: c/o J. R. Clark, APEE Secretary/Treasurer Probasco Chair of Free Enterprise The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 313 Fletcher Hall, Dept. 6106 615 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga , TN 37403-2598 Phone: (423) 425-4118, FAX: (423) 425-5218, e-mail: J-Clark@utc.edu . Everything else the same, papers are more likely to be accepted than abstracts. If you have questions about paper topics or session panels, please contact Roberto Salinas-León at rmsl@mexicobusinessforum.com . To learn more about APEE, please contact: J. R. Clark, APEE Secretary/Treasurer (above), or visit APEE's website at http://www.apee.org |
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