2018 Beijing International Workshop on Microeconomics: Empirics, Experiments and Theory
In order to promote interaction between domestic and international scholars on current topics in Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral Economics and Experimental Economics, the Beijing Foreign Studies University, International Business School (IBS) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics are pleased to jointly host the 2018 Beijing International Workshop on Microeconomics: Empirical, Experiments and Theory. The conference will take place in Room 317 at the International Building, Beijing Foreign Studies University, from June 9th to June 10th, 2018. This year we have invited 10 distinguished professors and young scholars from China, Canada and the US, to present their recent research. Through this academic exchange, we hope to promote active research and dialogue in Microeconomic Theory and Behavioral and Experimental Economics. The conference will be held in English.
This is the first of the international academic conference in the field of Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral Economics, and Experimental Economics hosted by Beijing Foreign Studies University, International Business School in recent years. We intend to hold the conference on an annual basis during the summer at Beijing Foreign Studies University. Our goal is to provide a platform for academic scholars to actively discuss topics in the fields of Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral and Experimental Economics.
Eller Professor of Economics
University of Arizona
Sir John A. MacDonald Professor
Queen's University
Associate Professor
Tsinghua University
Assistant Professor
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Associate Professor
RENMIN UNIVERSITY of CHINA
Associate Professor
Beijing Normal University
Associate Professor
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Assistant Professor
Harbin Institute of Technology，Shenzhen
Associate Professor
Department of Economics, Gettysburg College
Assistant Professor
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Conference Program: All sessions take place in Room 317, International Building
| 08:30 – 08:50 | Registration |
| 08:50 – 09:00 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks Wenli Sun, Vice Dean of International Business School, Beijing Foreign Studies University |
| 09:00 – 09:45 |
Session One: Keynote Speech Chair: Jie Zheng, Tsinghua University Keynote Speaker: Charles Noussair, University of Arizona Emotions and Economic Decision Making |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 – 11:00 |
Session Two Chair: Jie Zheng, Tsinghua University Presenters: 10:00 – 10:30 Jaimie Lien, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Lying for Efficiency or Fairness? Co-authors: Jinglan Zhang (Tsinghua University) and Jie Zheng (Tsinghua University) 10:30 – 11:00 Rimvydas Baltaduonis, Gettysburg College Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions by an Intertemporal Policy Mix: An Experimental Investigation Co-authors: Tihomir Ancev (The University of Sydney) and Elizabeth Bernold (The University of Sydney) |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 – 12:15 |
Session Three Chair: Jaimie Lien, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Presenters: 11:15 – 11:45 Qian Weng, Renmin University of China Workers’ Valuation of Workplace Flexibility: A Field Experiment Co-authors: Haoran He, David Neumark 11:45 – 12:15 Haoran He, Beijing Normal University Labor Market Discrimination against Family Responsibilities: A Correspondence Study with Policy Change in China Co-authors: Sherry Xin Li, Yuling Han |
| 12:15 – 14:00 | Lunch Time |
| 14:00 – 14:45 |
Session Four: Keynote Speech Chair: Zeng Lian, Beijing Foreign Studies University Keynote Speaker: 14:00– 14:45 Ruqu Wang, Queen’s University The Role of Negative Prizes in Optimal Contest Design |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00 –16:00 |
Session Five Chair: Zeng Lian, Beijing Foreign Studies University Presenters: 15:00– 15:30 Zhuoqiong Chen, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen Persistent Bias in Advice-Giving Co-author: Tobias Gesche 15:30– 16:00 Jie Zheng, Tsinghua University Hierarchical Bayesian Persuasion Co-authors: Zhonghong Kuang (Tsinghua University) and Jaimie Lien (CUHK) |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Coffee Break |
| 16:15 – 17:15 |
Session Six Chair: Jaimie Lien, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Presenters: 16:15– 16:45 Jipeng Zhang, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics Communication Under Influence-An Experimental Study Co-authors: Pak Hung Au, Wooyoung Lim 16:45– 17:15 Zeng Lian, Beijing Foreign Studies University The Moving Store Phenomenon Co-authors: Jaimie Lien (CUHK) and Jie Zheng (Tsinghua University) |
| 17:15 – 20:00 | Dinner |
Post-Conference Activities
Chair of the International Economics Department
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Assistant Professor
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Assistant Professor
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dean of the International Business School
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Chair of the Finance Department
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Vice Dean of the International Business School
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Associate Professor
Tsinghua University
The conference sessions are open to the public. Individuals interested in attending may officially register with Mr. LIAN Zeng (lianzeng@bfsu.edu.cn) for further information. There is no registration fee.
2015 Tsinghua Conference on Theoretical and Behavioral Economics, Tsinghua University, June 20-21, 2015 (Co-organizers: Jaimie Lien, Jie Zheng, and Xiaohan Zhong) (Conference Program)
2014 Tsinghua Conference on Theoretical and Behavioral Economics, Tsinghua University, June 24-25, 2014 (Co-organizers: Jaimie Lien, Ruqu Wang, and Jie Zheng) (Conference Program)
2013 Tsinghua Conference on Theoretical and Behavioral Economics, Tsinghua University, June 17-18, 2013 (Co-organizers: Ruqu Wang and Jie Zheng) (Conference Program)
