Call for Papers: Conference on "Income Inequality, Vulnerability, and the Middle-Income Trap"
Background
While the 21st century has witnessed significant reductions in global poverty, progress has been uneven across regions and countries. Many developing nations have encountered a hurdle known as the "middle-income trap," which hampers their efforts to economic development and eradicate poverty. China's successful elimination of absolute poverty serves as an instructive case study for global poverty alleviation strategies; however, it also faces forthcoming challenges. This conference aims to illuminate the multifaceted challenges experienced by middle-income and low-income populations, with a focus on promoting inclusive and sustainable growth while navigating the middle-income obstacle.
Themes and Topics
Main Theme: Innovative Theories and Practices for Poverty Alleviation, Economic Growth, and Inclusive/Sustainable Development Initiatives.
•Topics Covered:
Innovative Theories and Practices for Poverty Alleviation with Chinese Characteristics
Evaluation of Public Policies for Poverty Alleviation
Comparative Assessments of Social and Fiscal Policies on Inequality and Poverty
Vulnerability and the Welfare Impact of the Pandemic
Delivery of Public Services and Intergenerational Mobility
Perceptions and Preferences for Redistribution: Measurement, Factors, and Effects
Impact of New Technologies and Artificial Intelligence on Social Inequalities and Inclusive Growth
Selected Sustainable Development Goals and Social Inequalities
Impact of Crises (such as the pandemic) on Inequality and Poverty, and Policy Responses
Journal Collaboration and Paper Review
•Special Issue Collaboration: This call for papers is in collaboration with China Economic Review and China Economic Studies.
•Paper Review: Submitted papers will undergo an anonymous peer review. Selected English papers will be considered for a special issue in China Economic Review, while Chinese papers may be included in China Economic Studies after their respective review processes.
•Guest Editors for the Special Issue in China Economic Review:
Shaohua Chen, Professor, Paula and Gregory Chow Institute for Studies in Economics, Xiamen University
Dominique Van De Walle, Non-Resident Fellow, Global Center for Development
Authors of accepted papers will be invited to participate in a conference on "Income Inequality, Vulnerability, and the Middle-Income Trap" to be held at Xiamen University on October 13-14, 2023.
## Submission Requirements
- Language: English or Chinese
- Word Limit: Chinese 15,000-20,000 characters, English 6,000-12,000 words
- Formatting: Follow *China Economic Review* guidelines for English submissions
- Submission Method: Word document with author information on the first page