Call for Abstracts
The Regional Science Association International (RSAI) and the Regional Science Association of India invite regional scientists, economists, economic geographers, urban planners, policy makers, and researchers of related disciplines to participate in the 12th World Congress of the Regional Science Association International, with the main theme "Spatial Systems: Social Integration, Regional Development and Sustainability". The Congress will be hosted by the Regional Science Association of India.
We invite formal paper presentations (deadline of November 30, 2017. The abstract submission portal is now open. Full information on the venue, abstract submission, registration, schedule of events, accommodation and travel information is posted at www.regionalscience.org/2018worldcongress
About the Focal Theme
Across the world, communities are striving to achieve an ecologically and socially secure future. The intricately linked ideas of sustainability and integration are the key to achieving our development goals. As regional scientists, our common pursuit of a sustainable future may be attained with more efficient understanding of the ‘region’ as a spatial unit. Keeping this objective in mind, the theme of the 2018 Congress highlights the importance of analyzing spatial systems as not just physical space or social space, but shared space. The sub-themes will be aimed at providing a platform for debates and discussions around the key issues of contemporary regional science and carve out the way to future research agenda.
Special Sessions
Regular Sessions
RS01 - Big Data for Regional Science RS02 - Cooperation and Development RS03 - Environmental Issues RS04 - Infrastructure, Transportation and Accessibility RS05 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship RS06 - Location of Economic Activity RS07 - Methods in Regional Science and Urban Economics RS08 - Migration and Labor Markets |
RS09 - Real Estate and Housing RS10 - Regional and Urban Policy and Governance RS11 - Regional Finance, Investment or Capital Markets RS12 - Rural Development RS13 - Social Integration RS14 - Spatial Planning RS15 - Spatial Systems in Transitional economies RS16 - Tourism |
We look forward to welcoming you in the dazzling city of Goa in May 2018.
With warmest regards,
The Organizing Committee