Chinese Economists Society 2026 North America Annual Conference
March 28-29, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) for the Main Event and Rising Star Sessions
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
The Chinese Economists Society (CES) invites submissions for its 2026 North America Annual Conference, scheduled to take place at Emory University on March 28-29, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday). Emory University will serve as the local host of the conference. The conference program features:
- Keynote and Plenary Speeches by Distinguished Guests
- Rising Star Sessions
- Parallel Sessions
Keynote and Plenary Speakers (confirmed)
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Dr. Wei Jiang: Charles Howard Candler Professor of Finance and Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs and Research, Goizueta Business School, Emory University. NBER Research Associate, Senior Fellow of Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research (ABFER), ECGI Fellow and Director of Board, Director of board, International Institute of Law and Finance.
Present-Elect of American Finance Society (AFA) in 2025, former President of Society of Finance Studies (SFS) and Co-editor of Review of Financial Studies and Management Science.
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Dr. Dirk Krueger: Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics, University of Pennsylvania.
Außerplanmäßiger Professor, University of Bielefeld.
Econometric Society Fellow, EEA Fellow, SAET Fellow, NBER Research Associate, CEPR Research Associate, CFS at Goethe University Frankfurt Research Fellow, Netspar Research Fellow.
Editor of the International Economic Review.
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Dr. Yan Bai: Professor and Chair of Economics, University of Rochester. NBER Research Associate, CEPR Research Fellow.
Research appeared in American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, Econometrica, Review of Economic Studies, and Journal of Monetary Economics.
Co-editor of Journal of International Economics
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Dr. Vincenzo Quadrini: James McN. Stancill Chair in Business Administration and Professor of Finance and Business Economics, University of Southern California. NBER Research Associate, CEPR Faculty Research Fellow.
Research appeared in American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, and Review of Economic Studies.
Co-Editor of the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics.
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Dr. Xiaoxia Shi: Lowell and Leila Robinson Chair Professor in the Economics Department, University of Wisconsin Madison.
Research appeared in Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, Review of Economic Studies, and Journal of Econometrics.
Co-Editor of Econometric Theory; Associate Editor at Quantitative Economics.
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Dr. Tao Zha: Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Economics, Emory University, and Executive Director of the Center for Quantitative Economic Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Fellow of Econometric Society and Royal Economic Society (UK), NBER Research Associate.
Research published in American Economic Review, Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, Review of Economic Studies, and Journal of Finance.
Former Co-Editor of Quantitative Economics.
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The 2026 CES North America Annual Conference aims to foster academic dialogue among economists on Chinese economy, as well as those interested in related studies, within a North American context. The conference offers significant professional development avenues for doctoral candidates in North America who are conducting research related to China or are seeking employment opportunities in China. Special sessions will be dedicated to student participants, alongside other engaging activities tailored for these candidates.
We welcome submissions from all areas of economics. It's important to note that while the conference welcomes research on China, submissions are not restricted to China-related topics. We invite contributions across all areas of study.
We strongly encourage participating institutions, particularly Chinese universities, to utilize this conference as a platform for faculty recruitment and to explore visiting opportunities for their faculty members in North America. Additionally, the conference is committed to supporting student involvement by presenting the Gregory Chow Rising Star Award, offering travel subsidies, and creating unique networking opportunities with established scholars.
PAPER SUBMISSIONS
The Chinese Economists Society (CES) welcomes both members and non-members to submit papers or propose organized sessions for the 2026 CES North America Conference. Submissions are invited from all areas of economic specialization.
To submit, please visit the CES conference page at https://www.china-ces.org/Conferences/ConferenceDefault.aspx?ID=3060. There, you'll find instructions on how to enter the paper title, author name(s), JEL code(s), keywords, and an abstract of your paper. You will also be prompted to upload a PDF file of your paper. While submissions without complete paper will be considered, preference will be given to those with complete papers.
The deadline for submission is January 5, 2026. We anticipate sending out notifications regarding submission decisions around January 31, 2026.
Program Committee Members
RISING STAR SESSIONS
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Rising Star Sessions to our conference schedule. These sessions are slated for the first session on Saturday. In these sessions, all presenters will be Ph.D. students, and we will pair them with established scholars who will act as discussants. Each session will feature three papers and will span a total of 75 minutes.
To be considered for the Rising Star Sessions and to be eligible for the Rising Star Award, please submit your paper online following the instructions provided earlier. Additionally, you must email Kaiji Chen (kaiji.chen@emory.edu), Jing Tao (jingtao@uw.edu) and Kai Zhao (kai.zhao@uconn.edu) to specify that your submission is intended for the Rising Star Sessions.
When you submit your paper through the online submission portal, please make sure to include a sentence in Note (at the bottom of the webpage), stating: "I would like to be included in the Rising Star Sessions." This indication is important to ensure that your submission is considered for this session and for the Gregory Chow Rising Star Award.
ORGANIZED SESSIONS
If you are interested in organizing one or more sessions focused on a specific topic and have already identified speakers and presenters, we invite you to submit your session proposal to Kaiji Chen (kaiji.chen@emory.edu), Jing Tao (jingtao@uw.edu) and Kai Zhao (kai.zhao@uconn.edu). Each proposed session should include three individual papers.
Your proposal should provide a tentative name for the session, titles of the papers with their abstracts, and the names of the session presenters and discussants, along with their email addresses. It's important to note that all papers included in an organized session must still undergo the regular paper submission process through the CES website in order to be officially included in the conference program.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Date
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January 5, 2026
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Organized session proposal submission deadline (email to Kaiji Chen (kaiji.chen@emory.edu), Jing Tao (jingtao@uw.edu) and Kai Zhao (kai.zhao@uconn.edu))
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January 5, 2026
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Individual paper submission deadline
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January 31, 2026
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Notification of decision
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GREGORY CHOW RISING STAR AWARD AND BEST PAPER AWARD
At the 2026 CES North America Conference, we will honor two exceptional papers with prestigious awards: the Gregory Chow Rising Star Award and the Best Paper Award.
- Gregory Chow Rising Star Award: All papers presented during the Rising Star Sessions on Friday will be automatically considered for this award.
- Best Paper Award: This award will be given to an outstanding paper presented by a junior scholar during the regular sessions on Saturday and Sunday. To qualify for this award, the primary author of the paper must be a junior scholar who received their Ph.D. within the last five years (no earlier than May 2021).
These awards represent a significant recognition of scholarly excellence and innovation within our field.
PUBLICATIONS
The Chinese Economists Society (CES) intends to select a collection of high-quality papers presented at the conference for inclusion in a special issue of the China Economic Review. It's important to note that papers submitted for consideration in this special issue will still be subject to the regular review process. Further details about this opportunity, including a Special Issue Call for Papers, will be made available in Fall 2026.
TRAVEL SUPPORT
The Chinese Economists Society (CES) is pleased to offer a limited number of travel subsidies, up to $500 per person, to presenting authors at the conference. Priority for these subsidies will be given to students or junior faculty (who received their doctoral degree in May 2021 or later) and to members of underrepresented groups. To be eligible for the travel fund, recipients must be CES members in good standing with their dues, with a preference potentially given to new members.
Presenting authors who are interested in applying for the travel subsidy should indicate their interest when they respond to the decision regarding their abstract or paper submission. To apply, applicants must send the required documentation to president@china-ces.org. We aim to announce the decisions regarding these travel subsidies by February 15, 2026.
REGISTRATION
All presenters and attendees of the conference are required to complete their registration. The registration link is available from the right side menu on the official conference page at https://www.china-ces.org/Conferences/ConferenceDefault.aspx?ID=3060. It is important to note that the registration fees are non-refundable.
To ensure inclusion in the final program, all participants must complete their registration by February 28, 2026.
You have the opportunity to join the Chinese Economists Society (CES) and become a member by visiting their website. Please go to Join CES for more information and to sign up. The annual membership fees are as follows:
- Regular Membership: $60 per year
- Student Membership: $30 per year
Becoming a member of the CES offers numerous benefits, including access to a network of professionals, opportunities for collaboration, and discounts at CES events. It's a great way to stay connected and informed within the field of economics, especially for those with a focus on the Chinese economy.
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE
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Before or on Feb 15, 2026
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After Feb 15, 2026
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Regular CES member
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US $250
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US $300
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Non-CES member
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US $310
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US $360
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Student CES member
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US $150
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US $200
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Student Non-CES member
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US $180
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US $230
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LODGING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION
For conference hotel information, please visit the 2026 CES annual conference website, then select “Lodging” from top left
CONTACT INFORMATION
For inquiries related to the conference, please direct your questions to president@china-ces.org.
