Texas A&M International University ::
the College of Business Administration ::
the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade
in conjunction with
The Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), campus Monterrey ::
the Graduate School of Business Administration and Leadership (EGADE) ::
the Cátedra de Investigación de la Economía de la Frontera Norte
are pleased to host the
13th Annual Conference
"Western Hemispheric Trade: Facing New Global Challenges"
| Laredo, Texas , U.S.A. |
| Texas A&M International University |
April 2-4, 2008
You are cordially invited to submit papers for presentation at this conference, which brings together academic researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to
discuss an array of topics affecting the western hemisphere as we face further integration of the Americas in the 21st century. The conference is sponsored by
the the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade, the
Graduate School of Business Administration and Leadership (EGADE) , and the
Cátedra de Investigación de la Economía de la Frontera Norte de México.
The 2008 conference will take place on the campus of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas; the 2009 conference will take place on the campus of
the Monterrey Institute of Technology (Tec de Monterrey) in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.
Special Features:
- Panel Presentations
- Concurrent academic sessions
- Papers on western hemispheric global trade and investment challenges
- Ph.D. Students Consortium
- Conference to take place at Texas A&M International University on the U.S.-Mexico border
Benefits of participation:
- Abstracts and selected papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings.
- Distinguished papers will be considered for possible publication in
Texas A&M International University's International Trade Journal
A leading peer-reviewed adacemic journal now in its 21st year.
- Opportunity to interact with peers from various countries and gain insight into emerging topics related to economics, finance,
marketing, information technology and international business.
Important Dates :
UPDATED JAN 14 | 2008
- February 1 | 2008
Early registration deadline
- February 15 | 2008
Due date for all submissions, including complete papers to be considered for inclusion in electronic proceedings
- Februrary 15 - 28 | 2008
Review period
- March 1 | 2008s
Notification date for acceptance of submissions
Submission Guidelines:
Papers are invited on any topic related to the general theme of Western Hemispheric Trade: Facing New Global Challenges. This includes,
but is not limited to, the following topics: International Terrorism and Border Security; Globalization vs. Anti-Globalization; Hemispheric
Markets and Global Governance; European Unification: Implication for the Americas; Maquiladoras, Production Sharing and Outsourcing;
Intellectual Property Protection; The Role of Information Technology in Globalization and Technology Licensing; Tariff and Non-Tariff
Barriers; Political and Social Instability: Impact on Corporate Strategy; Social, Environmental and Educational Challenges of
Globalization; Healthcare and Educational Challenges of Opening Markets; Trade Liberalization: Bilateral and Multinational Developments;
Corporate Social Responsibility; Competitive Challenges in Central America / South America; Foreign Direct Investment Trends and Challenges
in the Americas; The Impact of Trade Agreements on Hemispheric Trade; and Foreign Exchange Management in a Volatile Currency Market.
Graduate students and non-academic affiliates are welcome. Submissions imply that at least one author will register for the conference
and be present at the time designated in the conference program. Research-in-progress will be accepted.
All participants must submit their work electronically to cswht@tamiu.edu.
Please send a MS Word or WordPerfect file of either the complete paper or abstract (200 words maximum) by
February 15, 2008 for inclusion in the conference. Complete papers to be considered for inclusion in electronic proceedings are due
by February 15, 2008. Each submission must include a cover page containing only the title of the research with information about the
author(s).
Registration Fee:
$215 U.S. Dollars prior to February 1, 2008
$250 U.S. Dollars after February 1, 2008
Payable by Check, Money Order or Credit Card to Texas A&M International University.
Conference Hotel:
For Hotel Reservations in Laredo, Texas, USA (ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19, 2008)
Staybridge Suites - Laredo
7010 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, Texas 78041
(956) 722-0444
Group Name: TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Conference
Rate: $85 US dollars - single (rate subject to 14% tax)
Each extra person sharing a room is subject to a $10 US dollars per person per night charge.
Complimentary hotel shuttle is available to/from Laredo International Airport.
NOTE: To secure the discounted group rate, you must make your reservation by March 19, 2008.
Reservations made after this date are subject to regular hotel rates in effect at that time based on room availability.
For further information,please contact:
Amy Palacios, Conference Co-Coordinator, 13th Annual Conference, Center for the Study of Western
Hemispheric Trade, Texas A&M International University, 5201 University Blvd. - Suite WHT 222E, Laredo, Texas 78041, 956.326.2820.
