The Association for Comparative Economic Studies (ACES) is thrilled to announce its 2024 Summer School in Political Economy. The event will take place from August 16 – 18, 2024, at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
This 2.5-day summer school aims to expose graduate students to cutting-edge research in political economy, economic history, and development economics. It offers students a unique opportunity to interact with mentors and receive feedback on their research ideas in focused mentoring sessions.
Event Schedule
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Date |
Morning Session (9:00-12:30) |
Afternoon Session (2:00-5:00) |
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August 16 |
Teaching and sharing research production processes by Sara Lowes, Filipe Campante, and Ruben Durante |
Small-group mentoring sessions |
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August 17 |
Teaching and sharing research production processes by Tuan Hwee Sng, Michael Song, and Ruixue Jia |
Small-group mentoring sessions |
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August 18 |
Keynote and public lecture by Ekaterina Zhuravskaya (9:00-10:30) and Sergei Guriev (11:00-12:30) |
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Application Information
ACES is recruiting applications from PhD students interested in political economy, economic history, and development economics. The Association aims to have a 20-student cohort and encourages those from developing countries to apply. ACES is pleased to pay for meals and accommodation for students selected to participate.
To apply, please submit a two-page research outline on a specific topic and a CV to Brian Deutsch, Coordinator of Membership Services, at briandeutsch@pitt.edu. The deadline is April 1, 2024; applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The ACES is grateful for the support and co-sponsorship of the Chinese University of Hong Kong-University of California San Diego Joint Laboratory on Chinese Economy, which has helped to make this year’s School in Asia possible.