Theme: Building “new quality productive forces” – the implications to China and the World
Centre for Enterprise Dynamics in Global Economics and UniSA STEM Aviation, University of South Australia
School of Economics and Public Policy, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Date: 27-30 November 2024
The annual conference of the Chinese Economics Society Australia (CESA) aims to attract worldwide scholars interested in addressing significant issues related to the Chinese economy and evaluating the impacts of China’s development on the global economy. The 34th Annual CESA Conference, jointly hosted by University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide, provides a platform for discussing China’s new development policy of building ‘new quality productive forces’ to promote high-quality growth, and its implications.
Over the past few decades, China has ascended as a prominent economic force, providing abundant business prospects for both developing and developed economies due to its rapid economic development and increasing global influence. China’s recent development trajectory underscores a shift towards a more sustainable and innovation-driven growth model. Prioritizing private enterprise development, technological advancements, environmental protection, and social well-being, China aims to enhance the overall quality of economic growth rather than mere GDP expansion. Understanding this new development focus and its potential implications for the Chinese and world economies is imperative. We invite scholars from Australia, China, and other countries to contribute and present research that advances our comprehension of China’s past success, lessons learned, and future directions at the 34th CESA annual conference.
We welcome any research topics including but not limited to:
- Agriculture and food security
- Aviation and transport logistics
- Climate change
- COVID-19 and its ongoing impacts
- Digital economy and the impact of AI
- Ecological economics
- Energy economics and finance
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Environmental and resource economics
- FDI, trade and industrial policies in China
- Feminist economics
- Geopolitical risks and political uncertainty
- Health economics
- Income and wealth inequality
- Innovation and productivity growth
- Macroeconomy and policy implications
- Population and labour market
- Tourism and hospitality
Papers that do not fit into these categories but are related to the main theme of the conference, are also welcome.
Special Issues
China Economic Review
Asian-Pacific Economic Literature
Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies Economic and Political Studies
The Editor-in-Chief of Economics & Politics, Dr Lei Xu invites submissions if the paper falls into the scope of the journal. The Chief Editor has agreed to fast-track the papers presented at this conference.
Professor Shane Zhang welcomes submissions to the special issue for Journal of Air Transport Management on airline financial stability
Associate Professor Alec Zuo welcomes submissions to the special issue for Water Resources and Economics on Economics of Water Resources Management in China
CESA President: Yixiao Zhou, Australian National University
The Local Organising Committee:
Chair: Dr Xin Deng, University of South Australia
Members:
- Prof Ying Zhu, University of South Australia
- Dr Lei Xu, University of South Australia
- A/Prof Alec Zuo, The University of Adelaide
- Dr Zhifang Wu, University of South Australia
- Dr Yifei Cai, University of South Australia
- Dr Di Zeng, The University of Adelaide
- Prof Shane Zhang, University of South Australia
Key Dates
Abstract submissions open: 1 May 2024
Abstract submissions close: 1 August 2024
Acceptance notification: 15 September 2024
Early bird registration open: 15 September 2024
Early bird registration closed: 15 October 2024 Registration closed: 15 November 2024
CESA Conference: 27-29 November 2024
South Australian business site visit: 30 November 2024
Conference enquiries: Prof Shane Zhang (shane.zhang@unisa.edu.au)
Paper abstract submissions: cesa2024adelaide@gmail.com