Protection of the environment and human health have remained in the forefront of public debates on issues related to technological and biotechnological developments. The impressive growth in the use of the internet has influenced communication, transportation, education, health services, self-employment, trade and operation of businesses. These are but a few of the new socio-economic issues that authors are invited to explore under the theme Economic and Social Trends in a Dynamic Economy . The Economic Conference 2001 will include four plenary sessions featuring invited guest speakers who are leading authorities in their fields. The combination of technological and market forces is having a marked impact on the social fabric of nations.
Workers are better educated, more mobile and better served by the communications industry.
Rapid economic growth is placing increasing demands on the environment to provide resources and absorb waste products. Economic growth, employment, demographic changes as well as socio-economic conditions often vary considerably by geographical location. They are also influenced by globalisation, trade agreements and socio-economic policies.