Central University of Finance and Economics

🌍🤝 On March 4, a representative from IÉSEG School of Management visited the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), where both sides discussed opportunities for expanding international collaboration.

🎓 The meeting focused on student exchanges, joint training programs, and broader academic cooperation. Both institutions expressed strong interest in deepening partnerships and exploring new avenues for collaboration across multiple fields and formats.

🌐📊 A new study by scholars from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) has been published in Economic Research Journal (2026, Issue 2). Titled "Cross-border data flows and economic growth: A theoretical framework and empirical evidence," the paper is co-authored by Professor Wang Liyong and Associate Professor Zhang Longtian (corresponding author), in collaboration with researchers from Tsinghua University and the University of International Business and Economics.

📈 The study finds that cross-border data flows significantly promote economic growth through both data exports and imports, while highlighting differences across countries and the moderating role of trade costs—offering new insights for digital economy development and policy design.

📘📊An English-language academic monograph, Fundamentals of Queueing-Game Models, authored by Professor Wang Jinting of the School of Management Science and Engineering at the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), was officially published on Jan 8 by Science Press and Springer. Drawing on his long-term research in queueing economics and service operations management, the book systematically examines the foundations of queueing-game theory, with a focus on stochastic modeling, system optimization, and strategic decision-making in modern service systems shaped by digital and intelligent technologies.

🔬🌐Integrating rigorous theory with practical applications, the monograph explores queueing-game models across areas such as wireless communications, supply chains, inventory systems, and healthcare operations, offering frontier theoretical insights grounded in management practice. The publication reflects CUFE scholars' continued contributions to internationally influential research in operations research and management science.

📘🔍On Jan 10, the 2025 Annual Conference of the China Digital Economics Independent Knowledge System Innovation Alliance and the release of the Internet and Digital Economy Blue Book and the Digital Finance Blue Book were held at the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE). Scholars from more than 20 universities and research institutions discussed advancing China's independent knowledge system in digital economics and supporting high-quality digital economic development. The event highlighted CUFE's role in promoting academic exchange and providing theoretical support for China's digital economy and the construction of a "Digital China."

🤝🌍🌐On Jan 22, a delegation from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), led by Senior Governance and Public Administration Officer Yao Keping, visited the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE). The two institutions exchanged views on talent cultivation for international organizations and explored opportunities for deeper cooperation, with UN DESA recognizing CUFE's achievements in training and recommending students for international organizations and expressing interest in expanding collaboration.

🌍🕊️ From Jan 21 to 23, faculty and student representatives from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) attended the 5th Global Peace Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, organized by Humanitarian Affairs Asia. A delegation of 13 CUFE students participated alongside more than 400 university students from over 60 countries and regions, engaging in discussions on peacebuilding, conflict transformation, resilience, and global cooperation under the theme "Peace for All." Through dialogue and exchange, CUFE students shared perspectives on China's peaceful development and the role of youth in global governance, demonstrating strong academic foundations, international outlooks, and cross-cultural communication skills.

🎉🎓On March 2, the Central University of Finance and Economics officially commenced the 2026 spring semester. Light snow and early spring chills did not dampen the enthusiasm of returning students, as classrooms across both campuses resumed vibrant academic activity.

University leaders conducted comprehensive inspections of teaching operations on the first day of the semester, reviewing faculty attendance, student participation, classroom order, teaching quality, and facility support. Overall, classes began smoothly and in good order, with strong attendance and a positive learning atmosphere. This semester, CUFE offers 732 undergraduate courses (1,486 class sections) and 967 graduate courses (1,134 class sections). Through coordinated preparation and meticulous organization, the University has ensured the steady and high-quality launch of the new academic term.🤗

🤖🛡️On Jan 10, the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) hosted the 2026 "Artificial Intelligence + Insurance" Talent Development Forum at its Xueyuan South Road Campus. Vice President Li Tao, off-campus mentors from the School of Insurance, and more than 120 faculty members and students attended the event, which focused on advancing industry–education integration and collaborative talent cultivation in the AI-driven insurance sector.

📊🎓Featuring keynote speeches by industry leaders, the appointment of new off-campus mentors, and themed roundtable discussions on talent cultivation and case development, the forum provided a platform for in-depth exchange between academia and industry. The event highlighted CUFE's ongoing efforts to align disciplinary development with industry needs and national strategies, and to support high-quality, interdisciplinary talent training for the digital transformation of the insurance industry.

🎭💃Students from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) delivered outstanding performances at the 2025 Beijing College Student Drama Festival and Dance Festival, winning 17 awards and tying for first place among participating universities. At the Drama Festival, CUFE productions achieved a full sweep of gold awards across the categories of multi-act plays, one-act plays, and recitation. At the Dance Festival, CUFE works received seven awards in total. CUFE was also honored with the Outstanding Organization Award at both festivals.

✨🎓Through original dramas, recitation, and dance works that integrate traditional culture, contemporary expression, and youth perspectives, CUFE students showcased strong artistic creativity and expressive power. The achievements reflect the University's continued efforts to advance aesthetic education and integrate art practice into holistic talent cultivation, highlighting the role of drama and dance in nurturing cultural confidence and well-rounded development.

🤝🔊 On Jan 15, a delegation led by Stephen McGuire, Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, visited the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) and met with Vice President Li Tao. The two parties discussed university development, academic exchange, student mobility, and joint research, expressing a shared commitment to further strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation.

🎉🐎Wishing everyone a joyful Chinese New Year from CUFE! May the Year of the Horse fill your life with happiness, health, and endless opportunities. 🧧

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📘💰An academic paper titled "Nominal Rigidities, Rational Inattention, and the Optimal Monetary Policy," co-authored by Assistant Professor Yin Penghui from the School of Innovation and Development at the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), has been published online in the Journal of Economic Theory, a top-tier international journal in economics. The study was conducted in collaboration with scholars from Shanghai University, the National University of Singapore, and Shandong University and focuses on the formulation of optimal monetary policy.

By introducing endogenous information acquisition within a rational inattention framework, the research challenges conventional conclusions in optimal monetary policy theory. The findings show that when information acquisition costs are sufficiently high, optimal policy may assign lower stabilization weights to sectors with greater price rigidity, supported by robust empirical evidence and offering a new analytical perspective on monetary policy design.