CALL FOR PAPERS:


                     CHINA AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY:
                  MACRO, TRADE AND FINANCIAL LINKAGES


                          January 11-12, 2010



     The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research (HKIMR) will
     hold its Annual International Conference on the Chinese
     Economy in Hong Kong on January 11-12, 2010.



     TOPICS:


     The conference is intended to provide a forum for
     academics, policymakers and business economists to discuss
     important analytical and policy issues related to the
     Chinese economy. The theme of this year's conference is
     China and Global Economy: Macro, Trade and Financial
     Linkages. Possible topics include (but not restricted to):


     - China's growth performance and medium-term prospects
     - Monetary and fiscal policies in China
     - China's trade and financial integration with the world
       economy
     - Financial system reform in China
     - RMB's role in the international monetary system
     - Hong Kong's role in China's integration with the world
       economy


     Papers that do not fit into these categories, but that are
     related to the main theme of the conference, are also
     welcome.



     PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:


     Interested contributors should submit a draft paper (in a
     Word or PDF file) to the HKIMR by October 15, 2009 via
     email to:


     Email:         MAILTO:hkimr@hkma.gov.hk


     Please use the contact author's name as the name of the
     file. The HKIMR will select the papers based on
     originality, analytical rigor, and policy relevance and
     will contact the authors whose papers have been selected
     and announce the final program by November 13, 2009.
     Presenters will be reimbursed for travel expenses and
     accommodation.



     FURTHER INFORMATION:


     For further information, please contact:


     CONTACT:       Kenneth Chow
     Email:         MAILTO:kkochow@hkma.gov.hk


     or visit the HKIMR website:


                    http://www.hkimr.org




Posted 8/7/09