The Singapore Centre for Applied and Policy Economics (SCAPE) is based in the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore. Building on the Department’s strengths in applied economics, the centre aims to produce rigorous and timely research relevant to public policy in Singapore and Asia.

SCAPE also serves as a focal point of the local economic policy research network. By organizing joint workshops and facilitating collaborative ventures, the centre brings together economists working in academia, government, and local think tanks. Through public talks and writings in the popular media, SCAPE also strives to communicate findings from cutting edge economic research to the public, in order to improve the quality of public discourse on important policy issues.

For AY2023/2024, LIU Haoming will act as the director of SCAPE.

Forthcoming event:

The 17th Joint Economics Symposium of Six Leading East Asian Universities 

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce that the 17th Joint Economics Symposium will take place on January 17, 2025, at the National University of Singapore (NUS). This event is organized by the Department of Economics at NUS and sponsored by the Department of Economics at NUS and School of Economics at Yonsei University.

Symposium Theme:
Climate Change, Human Capital, and Economic Development in Asia Asia, a region characterized by dynamic economies and diverse cultures, stands at a critical juncture. It is confronted with significant threats from climate change, including rising sea levels, an increased frequency of extreme weather events, and disruptions to agriculture and natural resources. These challenges not only threaten the physical landscape but also pose substantial risks to billions of people's livelihoods, well-being, and economic prospects. This year's symposium encourages papers that explore the complex relationship between environmental sustainability, human resource development, and economic growth within the Asian context.

Submission Guidelines:

Deadline for Submission: October 18, 2024

We invite submissions of high-quality papers from participating universities on topics broadly related to the theme. Papers on other topics will also be considered. To encourage the participation of graduate students, special sessions will be held for students' presentations in the afternoon. Papers for the symposium will be selected based on full drafts. Presentations by graduate students and early-career researchers are encouraged. Submitted papers should be unpublished and not accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Electronic submission of papers is required. Decisions will be made and announced in early November 2024.

Symposium Organizers:

Assoc Prof Chia Ngee Choon, NUS ecscnc@nus.edu.sg
Assoc Prof Liu Haoming, NUS ecsliuhm@nus.edu.sg
Prof Lee Doowon, Yonsei leedw104@yonsei.ac.kr

Email the paper to "Ms Zhang Yuxuan" yuxuan_zhang@u.nus.edu

Join us in Singapore for a stimulating exchange of ideas on one of the most pressing economic issues of our time. We look forward to your contributions!

Sincerely,
The Department of Economics, National University of Singapore
School of Economics, Yonsei University