Overview of High-Quality Papers from the School of Economics, Q4 2025

2026-01-09

In the fourth quarter of 2025, faculty and students of the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) achieved fruitful research outputs. More than 30 papers were published in well-known domestic and international economics journals, including 14 articles in international Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 economics journals, and 5 papers in top domestic journals. A summary of selected works and abstracts is presented below.Department of Microeconomics | Tenured Professor Tang Qianfeng (co-authored)On the Core of Markets with Co-ownerships and IndivisibilitiesJournal of Economic T...

Workshop on Frontier Econometric Theory and Teaching Practice Successfully Held

2026-01-09

On December 12, the Workshop on Frontier Econometric Theory and Teaching Practice was hosted by the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). Co-organized by the Key Laboratory of Mathematical Economics (SUFE), Ministry of Education and the School of Economics, SUFE, the workshop aimed to explore the development of the mathematical economics laboratory and the econometrics teaching and research section. Experts and scholars from Peking University, Zhejiang University, Renmin University of China, Xiamen University, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, t...

Academic Conference “Opportunities and Challenges for the Labor Market in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” Successfully Held

2025-12-19

On December 15, the academic conference “Opportunities and Challenges for the Labor Market in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” was successfully hosted by the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). The event brought together experts and scholars from Fudan University, Shandong University, Jilin University, Chongqing University, SUFE, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, South China Normal University, Huaqiao University and other institutions for in-depth discussions on how artificial intelligence shapes the labor market.The first half of the conferen...

Tenured Professor Gong Guan’s Co-authored Paper Published Online in a Top-Tier International Economics Journal

2025-12-18

Recently, the co-authored paper Exporting Like China: Productivity, Market Demand, and Labor Frictions by Tenured Professor Gong Guan from the Macroeconomics Department of the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), has been published online in International Economic Review, a top-tier international economics journal.AbstractThis paper studies Chinese firms' export status, distinguishing state and privately controlled enterprises. A dynamic model of export decisions is estimated by ownership types. The estimated models capture distinctive differences betwe...

Professor Wang Fang’s Project Approved as a Major Program of the National Social Science Fund of China

2025-12-17

Recently, the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences released the list of approved Major Programs of the National Social Science Fund of China for 2025. The research project Research on the Contemporary Value and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Economic Thought, with Professor Wang Fang from the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) as chief expert, has been granted funding as a Major Program of the National Social Science Fund of China.Project IntroductionAs a vital component of China’s fine traditional culture, traditional Chinese...

Sub-forum II of the 2025 International Academic Forum on Chinese Modernization Successfully Held: The World Economy and China amid Multi-polarity

2025-12-16

On December 13, Sub-forum II of the 2025 International Academic Forum on Chinese Modernization was held in Lingang, Shanghai. Centered on the theme The World Economy and China amid Multi-polarity, the session brought together more than 50 participants, including international scholars from the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and other countries; academics and students from Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, Nanjing University, the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), Liaoning University, Shanghai University of International Busine...

The “101 Plan” Econometrics Virtual Teaching and Research Section Selected for the 2025 Model List

2025-12-15

On December 11, the Secretariat of the Virtual Teaching and Research Section Project released the 2025 Model List for Pilot Construction of Virtual Teaching and Research Sections. The “101 Plan” Virtual Teaching and Research Section for the Econometrics Course was recognized as a Model Virtual Teaching and Research Section, one of only 50 selected nationwide.  Approved in November 2023 as part of the third batch of MOE virtual teaching and research section pilots, this initiative is co-led by Professor Hong Yongmiao (Xiamen University / University of Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Pro...

PhD Student Feng Guimei from the School of Economics Wins the 10th SUFE Graduate “Academic Star” Award

2025-12-12

Recently, following individual application, school nomination, on-site defense and evaluation by an expert panel, together with final review by the “Academic Star” selection leading group, five students at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) were awarded the 10th Graduate “Academic Star” Award, and ten received Honorable Mentions. Among them, Feng Guimei, a PhD student from the School of Economics, was honored as an “Academic Star”.About the Student  Feng Guimei is a PhD candidate in Quantitative Economics (admitted in 2021) at the School of Economics, SUFE, supervis...

2025 SUFE Annual Macroeconomic Forum Held in Shanghai

2025-12-08

On the morning of November 29, the 2025 China Macroeconomic Forum took place at the National University Science and Technology Park of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). Centered on the theme Launching the 15th Five-Year Plan Period: Riding the Economic Cycle through Innovation-Driven Growth, the forum released the 2025 Annual Report on China’s Macroeconomic Situation Analysis and Forecast. Attendees included Yao Yang, Dean of the Dishui Lake School of Advanced Finance at SUFE; Lu Zhengwei, Chief Economist of Industrial Bank and Director of the China Chief Economist Forum; W...

International Exchange | Delegation from King’s College London Visits the School of Economics

2025-12-01

On the morning of November 27, Suzanne Marcuzzi, Acting Assistant Vice President (University Operations) and Director of Operations of King’s Business School; Ms. Robyn Kingler-Vidra, Vice Dean of King’s Business School; and Angela Jin, Senior Partnership Officer (China) from the Global Partnerships Office, paid a visit to our school. Professor Chen Yuanyuan, Vice Dean of the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), received the delegation and chaired the meeting.On behalf of the School of Economics, Vice Dean Chen Yuanyuan extended a warm welcome to the King...

Student Lin Donglin from the School of Economics Named “Job Market Star” at the 25th China Economics Annual Conference

2025-11-21

Recently, the results of the “Job Market Star” selection for doctoral graduates at the 25th China Economics Annual Conference were officially announced. Lin Donglin, a PhD student supervised by Professor Zhang Yan from the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, was selected as this year’s “Job Market Star”. Open to economics PhD students enrolled at council member institutions of the China Economics Annual Conference and expected to graduate in 2026, the selection admitted a total of 10 candidates after comprehensive review by the evaluation committee.  Ab...

PhD Graduate Tan Liming’s Dissertation Selected for the 2025 Contemporary Economics Doctoral Innovation Program

2025-11-19

On November 15, the final list of outstanding dissertations for the 2025 Contemporary Economics Doctoral Innovation Program was released. Tan Liming, a 2025 PhD graduate supervised by Professor Zhou Yahong from the School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, was selected for his dissertation Sample Selection, Endogeneity and Nonlinearity in Quantile Regression with Applications. Together with nine other doctoral candidates from Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Nankai University, Tsinghua University, Peking University, Xiamen University, Zhejiang University,...

Assistant Researcher Zhang Huili’s Co-Authored Paper Published Online in a Top-Tier International Economics Journal

2025-11-17

Recently, the co-authored paper Narrowing or widening the gender gap in market and domestic work? The impact of workweek reduction reform in China by Assistant Researcher Zhang Huili from the Department of Labor Economics, School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, has been published online in Journal of Development Economics, a top-tier international economics journal.Abstract We investigate whether shorter working hours can narrow the gender gap in market and domestic work by examining the impact of China's workweek reduction policy. We find that the policy d...

Lecturer Fan Xinyue’s Co-Authored Paper Officially Published in Economic Research Journal

2025-11-17

Recently, the co-authored paper Central Bank Communication, Information Spillovers and Macroeconomic Performance: A Narrative Shock Perspective by Lecturer Fan Xinyue from the Department of Econometrics, School of Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, has been formally published in Economic Research Journal, the top Class A authoritative economics journal in China.Abstract Precise implementation and effective transmission of monetary policy constitute a critical underpinning for advancing high-quality economic development and sound macroeconomic regulation, and have eme...