The 48th International Conference on Economics convenes in the vibrant economic hub of Richmond Hill, Canada, bringing together the world’s foremost economic thinkers to interrogate the forces reshaping global markets in 2027. This milestone edition builds on nearly five decades of rigorous scholarship, offering a uniquely interdisciplinary stage where empirical research collides with bold policy innovation. Participants can expect substantive dialogue that moves beyond theory to address the pressing fiscal, monetary, and developmental challenges defining our era.