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5th CeDEx China & 4th CHE Conference

Behaviour, Experiments, and Health

June 24–25, 2026 · University of Nottingham Ningbo China

About the Conference

The 5th CeDEx China & 4th CHE Conference brings together scholars, policymakers, and healthcare leaders to explore decision-making mechanisms, games and economic behaviour, experimental economics, health system optimization, and economic approaches to public health challenges.

Organised by Centre for Decision Research and Experimental Economics China (CeDEx China) and the Centre for Health Economics (CHE), University of Nottingham Ningbo China.

Conference Topics

  • Experimental Economics & Game Theory
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Microeconomic Theory
  • Healthcare Policy Innovation
  • Global Health Systems
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Health Services Research
  • Evidence-Based Strategies for Population Health

Important Dates

Key milestones for submission, registration, and conference planning.

Paper Submission Deadline
May 20, 2026

Final date for submitting full papers.

Closed
Notification of Acceptance
May 31, 2026

Authors were notified by email.

Sent
Early Registration Deadline
June 10, 2026

Discounted rates available before this date.

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Conference Dates
June 24–25, 2026

On-site sessions at UNNC campus.

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Featured Distinguished Speakers

Behavioral & Experimental Economics — Continuously updated

Professor Abigail Barr

Professor Abigail Barr

Professor, School of Economics, University of Nottingham

Research focuses on "decision-makers embedded in society," conducting lab and field experiments across multiple countries. Published in PNAS, Journal of Public Economics, JEEA.

Professor Andrea Isoni

Professor Andrea Isoni

Professor of Behavioural Science & Head of Behavioural Science Group, Warwick Business School

Focuses on individual decision-making under controlled experimental conditions, including reference-dependent preferences, risk/uncertainty decisions, and nudging. Published in JPE, AER, GEB.

Professor Jaimie W. Lien

Professor Jaimie W. Lien

University Distinguished Professor & Co-Director of CREATE, Shandong University

Research in behavioral economics, experimental economics, and applied microeconomics. Published in Nature Communications, PNAS, Economic Journal, GEB, Experimental Economics.

Professor Jie Zheng

Professor Jie Zheng

University Distinguished Professor & Director of CREATE, Shandong University

First JEBO Associate Editor from mainland China. Research in information economics, experimental economics, behavioral economics, and industrial organization. Published in Nature Communications, GEB, Management Science.

Professor Ming Gao

Professor Ming Gao

Professor, China Economic Research Institute & Associate Dean, Sunwah International Business School, Liaoning University

Research in digital economy, platform economics, applied industrial organization, two-sided markets, and antitrust/competition policy. Published in IER, JEMS, Economic Theory.

Dr Tom Lane

Dr Tom Lane

Associate Professor, Researcher, Newcastle University & Senior Fellow of CeDEx China

Experimental research on discrimination and social behavior published in AER, EER, GEB, Journal of Public Economics. Covered by BBC Radio 4, The Independent, The Conversation.

Featured Distinguished Speakers

Health Economics & Policy — Continuously updated

Professor Susan Feng Lu

Professor Susan Feng Lu

Professor & Alan Hudson Chair in Health Policy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto; President of the Chinese Economists Society

Research spans health economics, operations management, and data analytics. Published in Management Science, MSOM, Review of Economics and Statistics.

Professor Lizheng Shi

Professor Lizheng Shi

Endowed Chair & Founding Director of HSARC, Tulane University; Co-Editor-in-Chief of PharmacoEconomics & Policy

Internationally recognized in health economics, pharmaceutical policy, and health technology assessment. Over 300 publications and 40+ research projects.

Professor M. Mahmud Khan

Professor M. Mahmud Khan

John A. Drew Professor & Department Head, Health Policy and Management, University of Georgia

Expertise in health financing, global health economics, and economic evaluation of health programs across 40+ countries.

Professor Liang Wang

Professor Liang Wang

Full Professor & Director, Global Health Institute, Marshall University; Past President of CHPAMS

Research focuses on global health policy, nutritional epidemiology, and health inequality. Fellow of the American Epidemiological Society.

Dr Xi Chen

Dr Xi Chen

Associate Professor of Public Health (Health Policy) & Economics, Yale University; NBER Research Associate; Past President of CHPAMS

Research on economics and public policy of population aging, behavioral economics, and global health systems. Top 1% economist on RePEc.

Dr Changle Li

Dr Changle Li

Associate Professor & Chair, Health Policy and Management, Fujian Medical University

Research covers healthcare reform, health policy analysis, and health system performance, with a focus on China's aging population and public satisfaction with healthcare reform.

Dr Huiwen Xu

Dr Huiwen Xu

Tenured Associate Professor, Emory University; President of CHPAMS

NIA-funded research on long-term care, health inequality, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Published in The Lancet, JAMA Internal Medicine, Health Affairs.

Dr Wenkai Li

Dr Wenkai Li

Beijing Office Director & Chief Representative in China, China Medical Board (CMB) Foundation

Extensive experience in international health cooperation, medical education development, and health policy programs.

Professor Jie Pan

Professor Jie Pan

Professor & Executive Vice Dean, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University

Long-standing research in health policy, health economics, and health statistics. Published in The Lancet and leading Chinese journals.

Professor Siripen Supakankunti

Professor Siripen Supakankunti

Professor, Faculty of Economics & former Director of the Centre for Health Economics (WHO Collaborating Centre), Chulalongkorn University

Widely recognized in health economics, pharmaceutical policy, health financing, and health system development across Asia and globally.

Conference Schedule

June 24–25, 2026 · University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Day 1 — June 24 (Wed)

08:45–09:00 Break
Check-in
09:00–09:15
Welcome & Opening Prof. Shravan Luckraz (Director, CeDEx China)
09:15–10:00 Plenary I
Prof. Andrea Isoni Warwick University
Chair: Prof. Shaun Goldfinch Associate Dean RKE
10:00–10:10 Break
Coffee & Networking
10:10–11:25 Session 1
  • Dr. Tom Lane (Chair) Newcastle University
  • Dr. Mengxing Wei Nankai University
  • Dr. Jaesun Lee Hanyang University
11:30–12:15 Plenary II
Prof. Jaimie W. Lien Shandong University
Chair: Dr. Haibo Xu Director of PGR
12:15–13:50 Break
Lunch at Staff Canteen & Group Photo
13:50–14:35 Plenary III
Prof. Ming Gao Liaoning University
Chair: Dr. Chen Qu Research Lead, CeDEx China
14:35–15:50 Session 2
  • Dr. Flora Li (Chair) Guangdong Institute of Intelligent Technology
  • Dr. Jingliang Liu Shandong University
  • Dr. Feng Zhu Nankai University
15:50–16:00 Break
Coffee & Networking
16:00–17:40 Session 3
  • Prof. Jie Zheng (Chair) Shandong University
  • Dr. Haihan Yu Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics
  • Dr. Yizhi Wang Tianjin University
  • Dr. Zhixian Yu UNNC
17:45–18:30 Plenary IV
Prof. Abigail Barr University of Nottingham
Chair: Dr. Tom Lane Newcastle University

Day 2 — June 25 (Thu)

08:30–08:45 Break
Check-in
08:45–09:00
Opening & Welcome Prof. Sarah Cook (Head, School of Economics, UNNC) · Chair: Prof. Zhuo Chen
09:00–09:30 Session 1: Healthcare Services Utilization & Seeking
Prof. M. Mahmud Khan University of Georgia
Chair: Dr. Yang Li UNNC
09:30–10:00
Dr. Changle Li Fujian Medical University
10:00–10:30 Break
Coffee Break & Poster Viewing
10:30–11:45 Roundtable: International Exchanges in Health Economics and Policy Research
  • Dr. Wei Jiang (Chair) UNNC
  • Dr. Xi Chen Yale University
  • Dr. Huiwen Xu Emory University · President CHPAMS
  • Prof. Liang Wang Marshall University · Past President CHPAMS
  • Dr. Wenkai Li China Medical Board (CMB)
  • Prof. Lizheng Shi Tulane University
  • Prof. Zhuo (Adam) Chen CHE / UNNC & University of Georgia
11:45–13:30 Break
Lunch at Staff Canteen & Poster Viewing
13:30–14:00 Session 2: Financial & Behavioral Aspects of Health
Dr. Xi Chen Yale University
Chair: Dr. Xuyan Lou UNNC
14:00–14:30
Prof. Siripen Supakankunti Chulalongkorn University
14:30–14:45 Break
Coffee Break
14:45–15:15 Session 3: AI and Health
Prof. Susan Lu University of Toronto
Chair: Prof. Zhao Cai UNNC
15:15–15:45
Prof. Lizheng Shi Tulane University
15:45–16:00
Closing Remarks Prof. Sarah Cook (Head, School of Economics, UNNC)
16:00–17:00 Break
Campus Tour

Join the Conference

Whether you are presenting your research or attending as a delegate, we welcome your participation.

Registration
UNNC Register

Registration is now open for all UNNC faculty and students.

External Register

For scholars and delegates from other institutions.

Students (Early) ¥800 · Non-Students (Early) ¥1,500
Paper Submissions Closed

The submission deadline was May 20, 2026. Thank you for your submissions. Authors have been notified.

  • Deadline: May 20, 2026
  • Format: PDF (max 12,000 words)
  • Notification: May 31, 2026

Venue & Contact

Location

University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Centre for Decision Research and Experimental Economics
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100, China

Getting Here

  • By Air Ningbo Lishe International Airport — approx. 30 min by taxi
  • By Train Ningbo Railway Station — approx. 40 min by taxi