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57th LISBON International Congress on Economics, Business, Human Resources & Management (EBHRM-26) Aug. 18-20, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal)
Call for papers/Topics Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields: 1. Economics: The Macro & Micro Foundations Economics focuses on the allocation of scarce resources and the behavior of agents (individuals, firms, and governments). A. Microeconomics (Individual & Firm Behavior) Supply and Demand Dynamics: Market equilibrium, elasticity, and consumer surplus. Consumer Theory: Utility maximization, indifference curves, and budget constraints. Theory of the Firm: Production functions, cost structures (fixed vs. variable), and profit maximization. Market Structures: Perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. Game Theory: Strategic decision-making and Nash equilibrium. B. Macroeconomics (National & Global Systems) Economic Indicators: GDP, Inflation (CPI/PPI), and Unemployment rates. Monetary Policy: Central bank actions, interest rates, and money supply. Fiscal Policy: Government spending, taxation, and public debt. International Trade: Comparative advantage, tariffs, and trade balances. Development Economics: Poverty cycles, human capital, and sustainable growth. 2. Business: Business focuses on the practical application of economic principles to create value and generate profit. A. Core Business Functions Accounting & Finance: Financial statements (Balance Sheets, P&L), capital budgeting, and auditing. Marketing & Sales: Market segmentation, 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), and consumer behavior. Operations & Supply Chain: Logistics, inventory management, and Lean Six Sigma. Entrepreneurship: Business modeling, venture capital, and scaling. B. Business Strategy & Law Competitive Analysis: SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and Blue Ocean Strategy. Business Ethics: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria. Commercial Law: Contracts, intellectual property (IP), and liability. 3. Management: Management is the process of coordinating resources and people to achieve organizational goals. A. Organizational Theory Classical vs. Modern Management: From Taylorism (scientific management) to Agile and Holacracy. Strategic Management: Long-term goal setting, mission/vision development, and execution. Change Management: Navigating transitions, overcoming resistance, and organizational pivots. B. Leadership & Execution Decision-Making Models: Rational vs. Intuitive models and Groupthink risks. Project Management: Waterfall, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies. Knowledge Management: Data-driven decision-making and institutional memory. 4. Human Resources: HR focuses on the lifecycle of the employee and the optimization of human capital. A. Talent Acquisition & Development Strategic Staffing: Workforce planning, recruitment, and employer branding. Onboarding & Training: Skill-gap analysis and continuous professional development (CPD). Succession Planning: Identifying and grooming future leaders. B. Performance & Total Rewards Compensation & Benefits: Wage structures, equity/stock options, and non-monetary perks. Performance Management: KPIs, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), and feedback loops. Employee Relations: Conflict resolution, labor unions, and workplace safety. C. Organizational Culture & Psychology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Cultural competency and bias mitigation. Employee Engagement: Motivation theories, burnout prevention, and work-life balance. Remote & Hybrid Work Design: Managing distributed teams and digital culture. Interrelated "Bridge" Topics These topics sit at the intersection of two or more of the fields above: Behavioral Economics (Econ + HR/Management): How psychological biases affect economic and workplace decisions. Labor Economics (Econ + HR): The study of labor markets, minimum wage effects, and migration. Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Management + HR): Applying psychological principles to improve organizational
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