Journal of Corporate Finance China Conference
School of Finance, Renmin University of China · Journal of Corporate Finance

Call for Paper

Finance at a Time of Change and Uncertainty

Our world is undergoing profound and rapid transformation driven by multiple forces.

  • Technology. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are reshaping the very infrastructure upon which financial markets and institutions rest. AI has the potential not only to disrupt existing practices but also to redefine the relationship between finance and the broader economy.

  • Politics. Rising geopolitical tensions and shifting global alliances are altering capital flows, investment patterns, and the stability of financial systems.

  • Climate. Climate change is redefining our living environment, societal priorities, and institutional frameworks, with profound implications for financial decision-making.

Finance does not stand apart from these changes. It must adapt, innovate, and play a leading role in enabling productive and sustainable transformation.

To reflect on these challenges and opportunities, the Journal of Corporate Finance and Renmin University of China will host a research conference on Finance at a Time of Change and Uncertainty in Beijing, China, December 11–12, 2026.

We welcome high-quality theoretical and empirical papers on the following broad topics:

  • Finance and AI: How will AI transform household finance, corporate finance, financial markets, and financial institutions? How might finance, in turn, shape the AI revolution?

  • Finance and politics: How are corporations, financial markets, and institutions navigating the current domestic and international political landscape?

  • Finance and climate change: What role can finance play in mitigating the risks of climate change and supporting a transition toward a more sustainable society?

Key Dates

  • Submission deadline: August 14, 2026

  • Notification of acceptance: By October 16, 2026

  • Conference dates: December 11–12, 2026

Papers should be submitted via submission link.

Conference Organizers

  • Tracy Wang, University of Minnesota, JCF editor

  • Yu Luo, Renmin University of China

  • Biao Guo, Renmin University of China

Program Chairs

  • Tracy Wang, University of Minnesota, JCF editor

  • Alminas Zaldokas, National University of Singapore, JCF editor

Program Committee

  • Pat Akey, ESSEC Business School

  • Rui Albuquerque, Boston College

  • Shashwat Alok, Indian School of Business

  • Ian Appel, University of Virginia

  • Tao Chen, Nanyang Technological University

  • Darwin Choi, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  • Tony Cookson, University of Colorado

  • Zhi Da, University of Notre Dame

  • Sudipto Dasgupta, Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • Winston Dou, University of Pennsylvania

  • Michael Ewens, Columbia University

  • Laura Field, Drexel University

  • Nickolas Ganchev, University of Virginia

  • William Gerkens, University of Kentucky

  • Jillian Grennan, Emory University

  • Guojun He, University of Hong Kong

  • Jie He, University of Georgia

  • Po-Hsuan Hsu, National Tsing Hua University

  • Jonathan Karpoff, University of Washington

  • Alan Kwan, University of Hong Kong

  • Jongsub Lee, Seoul National University

  • Katharina Lewellen, Dartmouth College

  • Xuelin Li, Columbia University

  • Angie Low, Nanyang Technological University

  • Song Ma, Yale University

  • Ron Masulis, University of New South Wales

  • Katie Moon, University of Colorado

  • Abhiroop Mukherjee, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  • Clemens Otto, Singapore Management University

  • Yihui Pan, University of Utah

  • Peter Pham, University of Sydney

  • Raghu Rau, University of Cambridge

  • Arkodipta Sarkar, National University of Singapore

  • Zacharias Sautner, University of Zurich

  • David Schoenherr, Seoul National University

  • Merih Sevilir, ESMT Berlin

  • Tao Shen, Tsinghua University

  • Jinfei Sheng, University of California, Irvine

  • Elvira Sojli, University of New South Wales

  • Johan Sulaeman, National University of Singapore

  • Yuehua Tang, University of Florida

  • Richard Thakor, University of Minnesota

  • Boris Vallee, INSEAD

  • Phillip Valta, University of Bern

  • Changyun Wang, Renmin University of China

  • Rong Wang, Singapore Management University

  • Yongxiang Wang, Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance

  • Yizhou Xiao, Chinese University of Hong Kong

  • Jing Xie, University of Macau

  • Nianhang Xu, Renmin University of China

  • Yuhai Xuan, University of California, Irvine

  • Baozhong Yang, Georgia State University

  • Keer Yang, University of California, Davis

  • Jing Yu, University of Sydney

  • Xiaoyun Yu, Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance

  • Miao (Ben) Zhang, University of Southern California