Call for papers: The Forth Wuhan Cherry Blossom Workshop on Experimental Economics. (March 27-29, 2026)
Jason Shachat
Call for papers: The Forth Wuhan Cherry Blossom Workshop on Experimental Economics. (March 27-29, 2026)
We are pleased to announce the call for papers for the fourth installment of the Wuhan Cherry Blossom Workshop in Experimental Economics. The Center for Behavioral and Experimental Research (CBER) of Wuhan University (WHU), China, is planning to hold its annual workshop on experimental economics this March 28-29, 2026. We welcome submissions that incorporate or analyze controlled experiments - using human participants and material incentives - in studies of decision theory, economics, finance, game theory, management science, marketing, operations management, or political science.
It is our honor to have the following distinguished keynote speakers this year:
l Prof. Gordon Brown (Warwick University)
l Prof. Mónica Capra (Claremont Graduate University)
l Prof. John Wooders (NYU Abu Dhabi)
l Prof. Lan Yao (Shanghai University of Finance and Economics)
This year’s workshop will feature an expert panel on AI in experimental economics, led by Prof. Mónica Capra and Prof. Lijia Wei.
PAPER SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION
For researchers who would like to present their work at the conference, a submission must include a full paper with a title, an abstract, a complete list of authors with their affiliations and an e-mail addresses, and indication of whom is the presenting author. Please note that all submissions should be in English. Researchers will be limited to presenting one paper. The submission deadline is January 15th, 2026. Decisions of acceptance will be communicated by email shortly after January 25th, 2025. All submissions should send to the email address expwo...@whu.edu.cn.
The conference website is https://ias.whu.edu.cn/info/1131/4301.htm
Note: The submission should include a full paper and the following information.
Paper title:
Abstract:
The presenting author:
A list of authors with their affiliations:
There is no registration fee for speakers, but you will be required to preregister after your submission has been accepted.
The conference hotel is LuoJia Hills Hotel（珞珈山宾馆）, Wuhan University has negotiated a special of rate from 350 RMB per night which includes breakfast. To get this rate you must supply your dates and details when registering for the conference. After you receive the acceptance of the talk, we will assist you with booking the hotel. For people who are not presenting can book the hotel directly, Tel: +86-027-87854868.
VISA INFORMATION
According to the latest regulations issued by the relevant Chinese authorities, a visa-free policy is being implemented for holders of ordinary passports from the following countries. Citizens of these countries are allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days for purposes such as business, tourism, visiting relatives, or transiting.
Europe (34 countries): France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Sweden
Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand
Asia (7 countries): Brunei, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain
South America (5 countries): Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay
For overseas participants from other countries who feel they need more time to process their visa application. Please email the organizers at expwo...@whu.edu.cn with VISA LETTER NEEDED in the title for an expedited submission decision. Note, we only provide visa invitation letters to those who are presenting.
FURTHER INFORMATION
CBER and its laboratory were established in 2016. In 2017, Wuhan University selected CBER as one of its priority institutions in the field of social science. We also receive strong support from the Economics and Management School of WHU: CBER and its laboratory are located in the school. CBER is actively recruiting capable faculty members to further our efforts to build a leading experimental research group in China.
For the past century, Wuhan University has built an elegant palatial architectural complex of primitive simplicity that perfectly blends the eastern architectural style with that of the west. It is recognized as the "Most Beautiful University in China." The season of cherry blossoms within the Wuhan University campus is famous in China. We have chosen the conference timing to hopefully coincide with the peak of the blossoms. There are many excellent cultural, outdoor, and entertainment opportunities to take advantage of during your visit. We hope to seeing you in March.
For further enquiries or information, please contact Prof. Lijia Wei at lj...@whu.edu.cn.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS
We look forward to seeing you in Wuhan!
Jason Shachat
Lijia Wei
Xiang Sun
Lian Xue
Junze Sun
ShanShan Zhang