Call for Papers: The 5th Annual Xiamen University International Workshop on Experimental Economics

December 12-14, 2014
 Xiamen, China

Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE) and the MOE Key Laboratory in Econometrics at Xiamen University

http://www.wise.xmu.edu.cn/meetings/Experimental2014/

 

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Fifth Annual International Workshop on Experimental Economics at Xiamen University. We welcome submissions incorporating or analyzing controlled experiments using human subjects in studies of decision theory, game theory, development, policy analysis, management science, marketing, political science, or finance. We encourage submissions related to all topics in the field of behavioral and experimental economics.

 

It is our honor to have the following distinguished keynote speakers this year:

Andreas Blume (University of Arizona)
Bogachan Celen (Melbourne Business School)
Yan Chen (University of Michigan)
Mark Dean (Brown University)
Nick Feltovich (Monash University)

 

PAPER SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION

Researchers who would like to present their work at the conference are invited to submit a short abstract (not exceeding 250 words, including title and co-authors) by clicking on the 'Submission' tab above. Please note that all submissions should be in English; however, conditional on sufficient interest, we will offer sessions where presentations will be in Chinese. Please indicate so in your submission, if you prefer to present in Chinese.  Each participant will be limited to presenting one paper. The submission deadline is October 20, 2014. Decisions of acceptance will be announced by October 31, 2014.

 

The registration fee for general faculty/professionals is 200 USD. The registration fee for students is 20 USD. The registration fee includes lunches and dinner banquets for both days of the conference, and all coffee break refreshments. The registration deadline is November 15, 2014. To register please click on the 'Registration' tab above.

 

BEST PAPER AWARD

The WISE Outstanding Experimental Economics Paper Award will be given to the most outstanding paper presented at this conference by a researcher who will have not received his or her Ph.D. prior to 2014. If you wish to be considered for this award, please submit by email a copy in English (PDF format) of the paper you will present to WiseExperimental2014+BestPaper@gmail.com by November 30, 2014.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

Academic inquiries about the conference should be directed to Yun Wang or Brett Graham (WiseExperimental2014+Academics@gmail.com). For logistic affairs, please contact Ms. Siying Hou(WiseExperimental2014+Logistics@gmail.com).

The annual International Workshop on Experimental Economics is one component of the effort by WISE to establish a leading research center in Experimental Economics and Finance. The Finance and Economics Experimental Lab (FEEL) at WISE commenced operations in the fall of 2010. Please visit the Lab’s website (http://feel.xmu.edu.cn) for more information. This state of the art facility is part of the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory in Econometrics awarded to WISE in 2010. This is the first Ministry Key Lab established in the social sciences.

Xiamen is located in southeast China and has convenient direct flights to many major cities in Asia. It is famous for its resort like atmosphere and has a reputation as the cleanest and most livable Chinese city. Interesting places near Xiamen include the UNESCO World Heritage Hakka Earth Buildings, Gulangyu (Piano Island) and Wuyi Mountain.

Established in 2005, the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE) is a recent effort of the Ministry of Education of China and Xiamen University to build a first class research institute and facilitate domestic and international research and academic exchanges. For more information about WISE, please visit http://wise.xmu.edu.cn/english/index.asp.

 

CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS

Sen Geng (WISE, Xiamen University)
Brett Graham (WISE, Xiamen University)
Cheryl Long (WISE & SOE, Xiamen University)
Jacopo Magnani (WISE, Xiamen University)
Annika Mueller (WISE, Xiamen University)
Yun Wang (WISE, Xiamen University)

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Academic Affairs:
    Brett Graham or Yun Wang
    Email: WiseExperimental2014+Academics@gmail.com
 
Administrative Affairs:
    Siying Hou
    Tel.: +86(0)592-2188377 | Fax: +86(0)592-2187708
    Email: WiseExperimental2014+Logistics@gmail.com
    Address: A207 Economics Building, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China 361005