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Call for Papers: The 7th National Forum on Marxian Economics and the 8th National Youth Forum on Marxian Economics

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Dear Comrade:

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx, the 170th anniversary of the publication of the Manifesto of the Communist Party, and the 40th anniversary of China’s Reform and Opening-up [1], and to further promote the application and explanation of Marxist political economy regarding practical issues—while integrating contemporary changes and the latest developments in the world economy to enrich and perfect the theory of Marxist political economy—the 7th National Forum on Marxist Economics and the 8th National Youth Forum on Marxist Economics will be held in late October 2018 at Zhejiang University.

This forum will focus closely on the theme of "Reform and Opening-up and the Important Contributions and Development of Political Economy," specifically researching the following topics:

  1. The contemporary value of Capital and the Manifesto of the Communist Party
  2. Research on Xi Jinping Economic Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
  3. The history of fundamental theories and major theoretical research in political economy since Reform and Opening-up
  4. Research on the contributions and role of Marxist political economy in Reform and Opening-up
  5. Political economic research on achieving a moderately prosperous society [2] and securing people's livelihoods
  6. Political economic research on technological change and future trends in social development
  7. Political economic research on the international economic landscape and new changes in contemporary capitalism
  8. Political economic research on opening-up to the outside world and the prevention of major risks
  9. Other important issues in Marxist political economy

This sub-forum intends to adopt a "3+2" model, consisting of three sub-forums for paper presentations and two sub-forums for thematic symposiums; additionally, an exchange session for journal and media editorial departments will be established to build a platform for young scholars to communicate with core journals and professional media.

We welcome active submissions from researchers in national scientific research institutions, higher education institutions, and Party and government departments. We encourage and support submissions from undergraduate and postgraduate students (Master’s and Doctoral) interested in Marxist political economy. Following a peer-review process, formal invitation letters will be sent in late September (for selected papers by undergraduate or postgraduate students, the forum will cover round-trip transportation, food, and lodging expenses).

Submitted papers must be original, unpublished works. The submission deadline is June 17, 2018. Please send the electronic version of your paper to the forum’s public mailbox at bqm_2013@163.com (Contact: Teacher Liu Daoyi, Institute of Marxism Studies, CASS), with a carbon copy to lujianggood@163.com (Contact: Teacher Lu Jiang, School of Marxism, Zhejiang University). Papers must include an abstract, keywords, author biography, contact phone number, and email address.

This forum will establish a review committee system for submitted papers. The reviewers will primarily consist of experts in the field, heads of core journals, and members of the forum secretariat. The review meeting is tentatively scheduled for late June. Outstanding submitted papers will be recommended to important relevant journals such as Studies on Marxism (Marxisim Yanjiu), Teaching and Research (Jiaoxue yu Yanjiu), Political Economy Research (Zhengzhi Jingjixue Yanjiu), Economist (Jingjixuejia), Contemporary Economic Research (Dangdai Jingji Yanjiu), China Review of Political Economy (Zhengzhi Jingjixue Pinglun), Comparative Economic & Social Systems (Jingji Shehui Tizhi Bijiao), Foreign Theoretical Trends (Guowai Lilun Dongtai), Studies on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics (Zhongguo Tese Shehuizhuyi Yanjiu), Red Flag Manuscript (Hongqi Wengao), and the Journal of Hebei University of Economics and Business.

No registration fee will be charged for this conference. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses during the meeting.

Host Units: Division of Marxist Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) CASS Marxism Theoretical Research and Construction Project Office [3] Research Center for Economic and Social Development, CASS Department of Principles, Institute of Marxism Studies, CASS School of Marxism, Zhejiang University

Organizer: School of Marxism, Zhejiang University Zhejiang University Hub of the Zhejiang Provincial Research Center for the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

Co-organizer: Economics Editorial Department, Information Center for Social Sciences, Renmin University of China

January 20, 2018