Highlighting the theoretical evolution of the discipline from ancient times till the contemporary while factoring in the Indic contributions

1. Economics History
2. Evolution of Various Schools of Thought
3. Economics in Traditional Societies
4. Economics in Feudal Ages
5. Economics in Modern Era
6. Economics Evolution - Comparison across Cultures and Societies

This track examines the intersection of digital transformation and sustainable development. It focuses on how public policy can harness digital technologies to address pressing challenges like climate change, resource management, and social inclusion. We will discuss the role of digital governance in promoting transparency, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, ensuring that India's digital century is also a sustainable and equitable one.

Themes:

1. Using digital technology for environmental monitoring and climate action.
2. Policy for sustainable resource management in the digital age.
3. Digital governance for social inclusion and public service delivery.
4. Smart cities and sustainable urban development.
5. Ethical AI and its role in public policy.
6. Digital health and its policy implications for universal healthcare.
7. The energy consumption of digital infrastructure and its environmental impact.
8. Public policy for promoting digital literacy and closing the digital divide.
9. Transparency and accountability through e-governance.
10. Data-driven policy for disaster management and climate resilience.
11. The role of digital platforms in promoting sustainable consumption.
12. Regulatory frameworks for responsible innovation.

This track explores how the digital revolution is fundamentally challenging traditional economic theories and models. It delves into the emergence of new economic concepts like the gig economy, network effects, and data as a new factor of production. We'll examine the need for new frameworks to analyze digital market structures, redefine concepts of value and productivity, and rethink how we measure growth and welfare in a data-rich environment. This is a call to move beyond conventional wisdom and build an economics for the 21st century.

Themes:

1. Redefining economic value and productivity in the digital age
2. The economics of platform business models and network effects
3. Data as a new factor of production: Ownership, value, and governance
4. Measuring the digital economy and its contribution to GDP
5. New theories of market concentration and competition in digital markets
6. The impact of AI and automation on labor economics and the future of work
7. Behavioral economics in the digital sphere: Nudges, choice architecture, and consumer welfare
8. Digital currencies, blockchain, and the future of monetary systems
9. The informal economy vs. the platform economy: Policy challenges
10. Global digital trade and the de-globalization of data
11. Economics of digital public goods (DPGs) and public infrastructure
12. The role of digital literacy and skills in human capital theory

India's digital infrastructure is a strategic asset positioning it as a global leader. This track will focus on the geopolitical and economic implications of India's rise as a digital powerhouse. We'll examine how the India Stack and other initiatives are not just transforming the domestic economy but also serving as a model for other developing nations. This is a discussion on how India can leverage its technological capabilities to enhance its global influence, drive trade, and shape the future of the world's digital economy.

Themes:

1. The India Stack (Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker) as a model for digital public infrastructure globally.
2. Geopolitics of technology: India's role in shaping global digital governance.
3. Harnessing digital trade and e-commerce for export growth.
4. The rise of Indian tech start-ups and unicorns as a driver of economic growth.
5. India's semiconductor mission and its role in global supply chains.
6. The gig economy and its contribution to India's service exports.
7. Cross-border payments and the internationalization of UPI.
8. Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the digital sector.
9. Digital diplomacy and technology cooperation with other nations.
10. Cybersecurity and national security in a hyperconnected world.
11. The role of Indian diaspora in driving global tech innovation.
12. Digital services and global value chains.

This track delves into how digital forces are influencing traditional macroeconomic indicators like inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. We will analyze the new challenges for fiscal and monetary policy in an era of rapid technological change. The discussions will center on how governments can design policies to manage the economic transitions, ensure inclusive growth, and maintain financial stability in an increasingly digital and automated economy.

Themes:

1. Digital inflation: The impact of platform pricing and dynamic pricing on price indices.
2. Monetary policy in a world of digital currencies and decentralized finance (DeFi).
3. Fiscal policy and taxation of the digital economy.
4. The digital divide and its impact on inclusive macroeconomic growth.
5. Measuring and managing unemployment in the age of automation and AI.
6. Public expenditure on digital infrastructure and its macroeconomic impact.
7. The role of digital platforms in driving or hindering financial inclusion.
8. Policy responses to the gig economy and precarious work.
9. Data-driven policymaking and real-time economic indicators.
10. The macroeconomics of remote work and its impact on urbanization.
11. Economic inequality and digital access.
12. The future of work and labor markets.

The digital age is reshaping the very nature of firms, organizational structures, and managerial roles. This track will examine the profound impact of digitalization on business models, supply chains, and human resource management. We'll explore how organizations can leverage new technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness, while also addressing the ethical and organizational challenges of AI, data privacy, and the future of work.

Themes:

1. Business model innovation in the digital economy.
2. The economics of remote work and decentralized organizations.
3. Human resource management and the digital workforce.
4. Supply chain management in a digitally-integrated world.
5. AI and decision-making for managers.
6. Organizational design and the rise of platform-based firms.
7. Data analytics and competitive strategy.
8. The economics of digital transformation and change management.
9. Balancing productivity and employee well-being in the digital age.
10. Cybersecurity, data governance, and organizational resilience.
11. The ethical implications of AI in hiring and performance management.
12. The role of digital platforms in entrepreneurship and small business growth.

This track will delve into the core of the digital economy itself. It will analyze the microeconomic principles governing digital markets, from the behavior of consumers and firms to the structure of digital platforms. The discussions will cover topics like network effects, platform regulation, data privacy, and the economics of content creation and consumption, providing a deep dive into the economic forces that are shaping the digital world.

Themes:

1. The economics of data: Privacy, ownership, and monetization.
2. Platform competition and anti-trust regulation.
3. Network effects and winner-take-all markets.
4. The sharing economy and its economic implications.
5. Cryptocurrencies and their economic function.
6. Digital advertising and the attention economy.
7. Regulation of large technology firms.
8. The economics of open-source software and digital public goods.
9. User-generated content and the creator economy.
10. The role of AI and machine learning in price setting and market design.
11. Digital literacy and consumer protection.
12. The economics of cybersecurity and digital trust.