Workshop on Institutional Analysis
December 13-18, 2008   Beijing, China
Co-sponsored by the China Center for Economic Research,
     Peking University


Twenty-five young scholars from around the world attended a workshop on institutional analysis in Beijing, China in December 2008.  All participants presented their own research projects, working closely with faculty and receiving comments and guidance.  Thirteen faculty members also lectured on institutional perspectives, effective communication, and research strategies and results.


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Applied Econometrics Seminar for the Analysis of Micro Data
December 8-11, 2008    Hong Kong, China
Co-sponsored by the University of Hong Kong

Professor Sebastian Galiani conducted a seminar focusing on the use of econometric methods to study the institutions – laws, rules, customs, and norms—that govern real economies and affect transaction costs.  Topics included the investigation of micro data, the evaluation of social programs, and the management of panel data. Sessions were both theoretical and applied.  Thirty-nine participants from several countries participated.





Conference on Property Rights and Economic Reform
December 10, 2008    Hong Kong, China
Co-sponsored by Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the opening up of China's economy, the conference examined the economic system at work that brought about such remarkable success in China's economic development. Highlights of the conference were a joint paper and a welcome note from Ronald Coase, and a public lecture by Douglass North.  Also on the program were Steven Cheung via conference call, Lee Benham, Lennon Choy, Sebastian Galiani, Gary Libecap, John Nye, Mary Shirley, Yun-Wing Sung, Ning Wang, Chenggang Xu, Colin Xu, Yang Yao, and Weiying Zhang.
For the complete program, see the HKPU conference site.

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