2017 SMU Conference on Urban and Regional Economics
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The inaugural 2017 SMU Conference on Urban and Regional Economics will take place on December 18-19, 2017 for two full days on campus at Singapore Management University (SMU). It is organized by the School of Economics at SMU and has the objective of gathering world leading experts to share the latest knowledge and research in urban and regional economics.
This year we are inviting four prominent keynote speakers Gilles Duranton, Stuart Rosenthal, Esteban Rossi-Hansberg and Yves Zenou. We now invite submission of high quality papers in urban and regional economics, which includes (but is not limited to) the economics of cities, housing, real state, local public good provision, transportation, and the distribution of economic activity in space.
For more information on paper submission, please view the Call For Papers here.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline | August 31, 2017 |
Notification of Acceptance | September 20, 2017 |
Registration Deadline | November 3, 2017 |
Submissions
All papers should be submitted via email to soe@smu.edu.sg (PDF Format)
Extended abstract is acceptable, but priority will be given to submission of full papers.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline | August 31, 2017 |
Notification of Acceptance | September 20, 2017 |
Registration Deadline | November 3, 2017 |
Logistical Information
| Date | December 18-19, 2017 (Monday - Tuesday) |
|---|---|
Venue | Singapore Management University, Please enter by the visitor's gate at the entrance, and let the security guard know that you are attending this conference. |
| Contact | Wen-Tai Hsu, Jing Li Ms. Juniper Ng Singapore Management University |
Programme
Click here for detailed conference program. (Updated 18 Dec 2017)
*This conference is paperless and no print-outs will be issued.
Program Committee:
- Yongheng Deng (National University of Singapore)
- Gilles Duranton (University of Pennsylvania)
- Wen-Tai Hsu (Singapore Management University)
- Jing Li (Singapore Management University)
- Stuart Rosenthal (Syracuse University)
- Esteban Rossi-Hansberg (Princeton University)
- Takatoshi Tabuchi (University of Tokyo)
- Yves Zenou (Monash University)
Keynote Speakers
- Gilles Duranton (University of Pennsylvania)
- Stuart Rosenthal (Syracuse University)
- Esteban Rossi-Hansberg (Princeton University)
- Yves Zenou (Monash University)
Registration
Registration details and fees for the 2017 SMU Conference on Urban and Regional Economics are as follows:
Type | Registration Fee (Nett) |
Regular | SGD 180 |
Students (All students from local and overseas universities) | SGD 90 |
Please register at the link: www.regonline.com/Urban2017
The above prices is inclusive of conference dinners on 18 December and 19 December.
*Registration for the conference has closed.
If you have any questions about registration, please email juniperng@smu.edu.sg.
Hotel Accommodation
Recommended Hotels
(within 5 minutes walking distance)
3 Star Hotels
- Strand Hotel (https://www.strandhotel.com.sg/)
- Hotel Mi (http://hotelmi.com/)
- Hotel Bencoolen Street (http://www.hotelbencoolen.com/hotel-bencoolen-street-in-singapore/)
- V Hotel Bencoolen (http://www.vhotel.sg/Bencoolen/)
- YMCA @ One Orchard (http://ymcaih.com.sg/)
- Hotel Grand Pacific (http://www.hotelgrandpacific.com.sg/)
4 to 4.5 Star Hotels
Rendezvous Hotel Singapore (http://www.stayfareast.com/en/hotels/rendezvous-hotel-singapore)
- Carlton Hotel Singapore (http://www.carltonhotel.sg/)
Conference Location:
Seminar Room 5.1 & 5.2
Singapore Management University
School of Economics
90 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178903