Call for Papers: 2025 Chinese Economist Society(CES) Academic Rising Star Paper Competition
The Chinese Economist Society (CES) proudly announces its inaugural Academic Rising Star Paper Competition, hosted by Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) School of Economics in Beijing on July 3, 2025. As a key event of the 2025 CES Dean’s Forum, this competition is jointly organized by CUFE School of Economics, CES, and the Young Economist Society (YES).
This initiative aims to discover and develop future economics leaders by encouraging young researchers to explore pressing global economic challenges using creative solutions and solid research methods. Selected participants will present their findings and exchange ideas with top economists worldwide during the event.
We welcome undergraduate and high school students globally to submit their original research papers to this groundbreaking program!
I. Keynote Speakers (in alphabetical order by English surname):
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Loren Brandt:
Noranda Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto;
Research Fellow at IZA (The Institute for the Study of Labor) in Germany;
Editorial Board Member of Explorations in Economic History.
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William Cong：
Rudd Family Professor of Management and Tenured Professor of Finance at the Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University.
Professor in several centers at Cornell University;
Research Associate at NBER;
Research Scientist at IC3;
Distinguished Professor at Tsinghua PBC School of Finance and Peking University Guanghua School of Management;
Editorial board member of multiple top-tier journals, including the Finance Department Editor of Management Science.
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Guoen Liu：
Boya Distinguished Professor at Peking University;
Deputy Director of the Economics and Management Department;
Director of the National School of Development;
Dean of the Global Institute of Healthy Development;
Director of the China Health Economics Center.
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Nancy Qian：
Special-Term Professor of Economics at Fudan University’s School of International Finance;
James J.O’Connor Chair Professor of Managerial Economics;
Decision Sciences at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management;
Fellow of the Econometric Society.
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Vincenzo Quadrini:
James McN. Stancill Chair Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California(USC) Marshall School of Business;
Co-editor of the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics.
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Wing Thye Woo:
Distinguished Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Davis.
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Xiaobo Zhang:
Chair Professor at Peking University Guanghua School of Management;
Director of the Peking University Center for Enterprise Big Data Research;
Editor-in-Chief of the international SSCI journal China Economic Review.
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II. Special Guests (in alphabetical order by English surname):
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Zongwu Cai
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Charles Oswald Professor of Econometrics at the University of Kansas.
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Gene Chang
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Professor of Economics at the University of Toledo.
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Aimin Chen
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CCG Senior Research Fellow;
Former Distinguished Professor and Lifetime Professor at Indiana State University;
Emeritus Professor at Sichuan University;
Former Vice President and President of Xi'an International University.
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Kaiji Chen
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Distinguished Professor of Economics at Fudan University School of International Finance;
Professor of Economics at Emory University.
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Zhuo Chen
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Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Georgia.
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Tony Fang
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Professor and Stephen Jarislowski Chair in Culture and Economic Transformation at Memorial University of Newfoundland;
Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto.
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Jack W Hou
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Professor of Economics at California State University, Long Beach.
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Carl Lin
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Associate Professor of Economics at Bucknell University.
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Qihong Liu
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Professor of Economics at the University of Oklahoma.
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Susan Feng Lu
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Professor of Economics and Health Policy at the University of Toronto, Alan Hudson Chair Professor.
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Jinlan Ni
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Associate Professor at the Milgard Business School, University of Washington Tacoma.
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Li Qi
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Professor of Economics and Business Administration at Agnes Scott College in Georgia, USA.
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Yu Qin
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Dean’s Chair Associate Professor of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore’s Business School.
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Lizheng Shi
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Professor at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University;
Neal A. and Mary Vanselow Chair in Health Management and Policy;
Director of the Health Systems Analysis Research Center.
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Shunfeng Song
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Professor of Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Dee Bruce Sun
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Professor at the College of Business, California State University-Long Beach.
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Holly Wang
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Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University.
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Yanling Wang
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Vice Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Carleton University;
Professor of International Public Affairs.
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III. Eligibility and Theme:
Undergraduate and high school students demonstrating passion and potential in economic research are invited to participate. We welcome submissions in economics, management, and related fields, with manuscripts required to be submitted exclusively in English.
IV. Competition Schedule:
1. By 24:00 on June 1, 2025: Submit papers and register by sending them to the organizing committee's email.
2. From June 2 to June 8, 2025: The review committee will evaluate submissions and select papers for on-site presentations.
3. On June 9, 2025: Announce the list of papers selected for on-site presentations.
4. Late June 2025: Prepare materials for on-site presentations (e.g., PPTs).
5. By 24:00 on July 1, 2025: Submit PPTs for on-site presentations to the competition's dedicated email.
6. On July 3, 2025: On-site presentations and award-winning paper selection.
V. Paper Evaluation:
1. The organizer will form a review committee of experts to evaluate all submissions and select those for on-site presentations.
2. The committee will assess and select outstanding papers based on expert feedback and discussions during the presentations. There will be 2 first-prize, 3 second-prize, and several third-prize papers, with certificates awarded to encourage participants.
VI. Paper Requirements:
1. Each participant may submit only one English original essay. Papers should follow the American Economic Review format. They must be original, unpublished, and within 10,000 words.
2. Submissions must include an Excel document (with title, author name, JEL codes, keywords, and abstract) and a PDF of the complete paper, sent to the organizing committee's email: cespaper2025@163.com. The deadline is June 1, 2025 (based on email receipt time).
3. Email naming format: "Group-School-Author Name-Paper Title", e.g., "Undergraduate-XXX University-XXX-XXX" or "High School Student-XXX High School-XXX-XXX".
4. The first author must meet all these conditions:
a. Currently an undergraduate or high school student.
b. Responsible for most of the research and writing.
c. The paper is unpublished and not accepted or planned for publication elsewhere.
VII. Other Notes:
1. Result Announcement:
Paper selection results and formal attendance notices will be announced in June 2025 on the CES website, official WeChat account, CUFE School of Economics website, and official WeChat account.
2. Contact Information:
For academic inquiries:
Professor Naijing Huang, Email: huang.naijing@cufe.edu.cn
For general and logistical matters:
Ms. Xinru Wang, Email: xinru.wang@cufe.edu.cn
Young scholars form the foundation of economic research, with university students and high schoolers shaping tomorrow's leaders. This competition focuses on discovering promising talents in economics, creating a professional platform for young minds to demonstrate academic skills and creative thinking. We warmly invite students worldwide – both at undergraduate and high school levels – to analyze economic trends from original viewpoints, solve current issues through structured research, and develop innovative approaches while strengthening social awareness during their academic journey.
We encourage participants to use their analytical skills to explore the ever-growing field of economic studies, leaving meaningful contributions that reflect young thinkers' potential. Join us in celebrating and supporting the next generation of economic problem-solvers!
School of Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics
Chinese Economists Society (CES)
Young Economists Society (YES)
