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THE FoE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 16th Edition

Topic: “THE WORLD ECONOMY IN TURMOIL”

23-24 OCTOBER 2025

FoE 2025 – Call for papers

Panel: Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability in European and International Business

Chairs:
Luminița NICOLESCU, Ph.D, luminita.nicolescu@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Alina POPESCU, Ph.D., alina.popescu@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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This panel explores the interplay between innovation, resilience, and sustainability in shaping the future of European and international business. In the context of accelerating technological change, environmental pressures, and international uncertainty, firms are rethinking how they innovate, adapt, and create value. Innovation is no longer a standalone capability, but a dynamic process integrated into broader innovation management strategies and practices. At the same time, building resilience has become a key requirement for navigating international disruptions, from supply chain shocks to institutional volatility. Sustainability adds an additional layer of complexity, requiring firms to align innovation with long-term environmental and social objectives. Together, these three pillars are redefining the strategic priorities of international firms and requiring new approaches to knowledge management, capability development, and cross-border coordination.
Key general questions include:

– How do international firms integrate innovation, resilience, and sustainability into their international strategies and operations?

– How are international firms managing the twin transition – digital and green – while reconfiguring their innovation models to remain competitive, adaptive, and aligned with sustainability goals?

– How do international firms build and sustain resilience across diverse institutional, geopolitical, and supply chain environments without undermining strategic agility or long-term competitiveness?

– How do companies respond to environmental and societal challenges through sustainable and inclusive business models?

– In what ways are firms adapting to digital transformation while maintaining international competitiveness and responsible practices?

Panel: The Economics and Political Economy of European Integration and Globalization

Chairs:
Mihai Vladimir TOPAN, Ph.D, mihai.topan@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Irina Mădălina DOROFTEI, Ph.D, madalina.doroftei@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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Our panel welcomes a broad spectrum of approaches to the economic, political and social challenges that the world economy and the European subset of it are facing. In light of mounting geopolitical tensions, shifting trade dynamics, and institutional uncertainty, we seek fresh contributions across the full methodological and disciplinary areas: theoretical and applied, positive and normative, conceptual and historical, quantitative and qualitative, specialized and interdisciplinary, mainstream or heterodox etc. Our aim is to foster a dialogue grounded in the common general tradition of economic reflection and discourse, particularly the one considering the global economy as a form of international extended and intensive social cooperation enabled by the division of labor. We encourage papers from all perspectives, schools of thought or points of view, ranging from epistemology and methodology to the most practical aspects of economic policy or entrepreneurship, institutional design, or the political economy of integration. By embracing pluralism and intellectual rigor, this panel aims to advance our understanding of both European integration and globalization in times of turmoil.

Sub-panel: Regional Economic Resilience: Theoretical Boundaries, Factor Complexity, and Assessment Challenges

Chairs:
Ilona BARTUŠEVIČIENĖ, Ph.D., i lona.bartuseviciene@mruni.eu
Siauliai Academy
Vilnius University, Lithuania

Cristiana TUDOR, Ph.D., cristina.tudor@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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In the context of increasing economic, geopolitical, and environmental uncertainty, the concept of regional economic resilience has become central to both academic inquiry and policymaking. It refers to a region’s ability to withstand external shocks, adapt to changing circumstances, and recover or transform in ways that ensure long-term economic stability and growth. As Sutton et al. (2023) suggest, traditional frameworks rooted in engineering or ecological resilience emphasize the capacity to return to a pre-shock equilibrium, yet may fail to capture the transformative potential of regional systems under stress.

We particularly welcome papers that:

– Identify new or underexplored approaches to explore short- and long-term economic resilience across diverse regional contexts;

– Propose innovative methodological approaches to integrate the quantitative and qualitative factors, enabling economic resilience.;

– Examine the challenges of measuring and enhancing resilience in structurally diverse or economically vulnerable regions.

This section was prepared within the framework of a research Project, which has received funding from the Research Council of Lithuania, S-MIP-24-35. Project team members: Kristina Matuzevičiūtė-Balčiūnienė, Mindaugas Butkus, Irma Šileikienė, Ilona Bartuseviciene

Sub-panel: Economic Resilience Romania – Moldova: Present, Perspectives, and Directions for Action

Chairs:
Dorel Mihai PARASCHIV, Ph.D.
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Victoria COCIUG, Ph.D.
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)

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Amid the economic, social, and geopolitical challenges faced by Romania and the Republic of Moldova, the concept of economic resilience is becoming increasingly relevant for both academia and policymakers. It reflects the capacity of the two countries to withstand external shocks, adapt to rapid changes, and transform sustainably to ensure long-term stability and economic growth. The theme emphasizes the transformative and collaborative potential of the economies of both countries.

Contributions are encouraged that:

– Identify innovative and collaborative approaches to analyzing economic resilience in the Romanian-Moldovan context, both in the short and long term;

– Propose integrated methodologies combining quantitative and qualitative analyses to understand and support economic resilience;

– Examine the specific challenges and opportunities of the region, including the role of cross-border cooperation in strengthening resilience;

– Outline strategic directions and public policies aimed at supporting sustainable and resilient development of the shared economic environment.

This section was prepared within the framework of research Project „Consolidation of research networks between Romania and the Republic of Moldova for the development of resilient business models at the European level – ResilBus„, PN-IV-P8-8.3-ROMD-2023-0271, contract number 35ROMD/2024, financed under National Research Development and Innovation Plan 2022-2027 (PNCDI IV), Call No. PN-IV-CEI-BIM-RM-2023-1

Panel: Applied Macroeconomics and Financial Resilience

Chairs:
Adrian Cantemir CĂLIN, Ph.D., adrian.calin@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Radu Lupu, Ph.D., radu.lupu@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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This panel explores the intersection of macroeconomic theory and practical policy responses aimed at enhancing financial resilience in an increasingly complex global environment. We welcome empirical and theoretical contributions that address current macroeconomic challenges, policy effectiveness, and financial system stability across diverse economies. The panel aims to foster dialogue on how macroeconomic tools and institutional frameworks can be adapted to build resilience against economic shocks, geopolitical risks, and structural transformations.

We particularly welcome papers in the following directions:

– Macroeconomic policy and crisis response: analysis of fiscal and monetary policy effectiveness in responding to recent economic crises (e.g., COVID-19, inflation shocks, energy price volatility).

– Financial stability and risk management: Studies on systemic risk, macroprudential regulation, and the resilience of banking and financial systems to global disruptions.

– Sustainability and long-term resilience: Research on the integration of sustainability, climate risk, and demographic shifts into macroeconomic modeling and financial sector planning.-

Forum Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE countries / Défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale

Dorel Mihai PARASCHIV, Ph.D.
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

François FULCONIS, Ph.D.
Avignon Université, France

Maria GHEORGHE, Ph.D., maria.gheorghe@rei.ase.ro
Faculty of International Business and Economics,
Bucharest University of Economic Studies

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In a global context marked by geopolitical instability, economic pressures and the need to transition to sustainable practices, supply chains in Central and Eastern Europe are facing major challenges. The Supply Chain: Business & Academia, Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE Countries Forum aims to facilitate a constructive dialogue between academia and business, bringing together professors, researchers and representatives of companies in the field of logistics and supply chains.
The forum’s topic – Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE Countries – will be addressed through presentations, research, case studies and interactive sessions targeting digitalization, risk management, supply chain diversification, resilience and innovation in supply chain management, as well as effective collaboration between universities and the private sector.

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Dans un contexte mondial marqué par l’instabilité géopolitique, les pressions économiques et la nécessité d’une transition vers des pratiques durables, les chaînes d’approvisionnement d’Europe centrale et orientale sont confrontées à des défis majeurs. Le forum Chaîne d’approvisionnement : entreprises et universités, défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale vise à faciliter un dialogue constructif entre le monde universitaire et les entreprises, en réunissant professeurs, chercheurs et représentants d’entreprises du secteur de la logistique et des chaînes d’approvisionnement.
Le thème du forum – Les défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale – sera abordé à travers des présentations appliquées, des recherches, des études de cas et des sessions interactives ciblant la numérisation, la gestion des risques, la diversification de la chaîne, la résilience et l’innovation dans la gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, ainsi qu’une collaboration efficace entre les universités et le secteur privé.

Panel: Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability in European and International Business

Panel: The Economics and Political Economy of European Integration and Globalization

Sub-panel: Regional Economic Resilience: Theoretical Boundaries, Factor Complexity, and Assessment Challenges

Sub-panel: Economic Resilience Romania – Moldova: Present, Perspectives, and Directions for Action

Panel: Applied Macroeconomics and Financial Resilience

Forum Challenges in Supply Chain in CEE countries / Défis de la chaîne d’approvisionnement dans les pays d’Europe centrale et orientale

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