The 2013 Annual Conference of the Chinese

Economists Society

Philip H Brown Economist

The 2013 Annual Conference of the Chinese Economists Society

Developmental economist Dr. Philip H. Brown examines the societal impact of poverty and endeavors to assist those affected by it. Drawing on his formal education and considerable experience, Dr. Philip H. Brown served as the vice president of the Chinese Economists Society (CES) from 2008 to 2009.

The 2013 Annual Conference of the Chinese Economists Society

The theme of this year’s CES China Conference, hosted on June 8-10 by Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, was “The Chinese Financial System in Transition: Reforms, Policies, and Practices.” Conference features included keynote speakers, forums, and invited talks. Whereas speeches were held during the first two days, the final day was reserved for sightseeing and continuing education opportunities. CES allowed non-members as well as those within its ranks to attend 2013’s conference. Featured speakers included Dr. Justin Lin of Peking University, Harvard University’s Professor Richard Freeman, and Professor James Mirrlees of Cambridge University. Additionally, the event recognized the work of two junior scholars in the form of the Gregory Chow Best Paper Award.