On November 26, the “Construction Seminar for Doctoral Programs of Theoretical Economics” co-hosted by Graduate School, School of Economics, and School of Labor Economics was held. The meeting was held both online and offline. The experts present included Yang Ruilong, a first-level professor at the School of Economics, Renmin University of China, and Dean of the Chongshi College; Ding Renzhong, Professor and Dean of the Institute of Marxist economics at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics; Shen Kunrong, Professor at the Nanjing University Business School and Dean of the Institute of Economic Growth; Shen Yue, Professor at the BNU Business School; Liu Lizhen fromBusiness School of Northeast Normal University; Zhang Hui, Professor and Vice Dean of the School of Economics, Peking University; and Yang Chunxue, Professor and Director of the University Academic Committee at CUEB. Professor Chen Yanbin, Vice President and Standing Committee member of CUEB, gave a welcome address. Professor Wang Jun, Dean of the Graduate School; Professor Du Wencui, Dean of the School of Economics; and Professor Luo Chuliang from the School of Labor Economics attended the seminar as representatives of the organizers, and doctoral supervisors in theoretical economics from the School of Economics and the School of Labor Economics participated in the seminar.

At the beginning of the seminar, Chen Yanbin extended a warm welcome to the experts and scholars and briefly introduced the history and development of theoretical economics at CUEB, its development of doctoral programs in theoretical economics, and the disciplinary characteristics and advantages. Chen stated that since 1974, several generations of faculty and students have established a complete curriculum and disciplinary system for theoretical economics. The approval of the doctoral program in theoretical economics is not only a recognition of CUEB’s disciplinary construction but also a new challenge. He also emphasized that CUEB plans to strengthen its faculty, optimize its curriculum, deepen international cooperation, explore interdisciplinary integration, and cultivate high-quality personnel in theoretical economics while promoting its progress. Finally, Chen Yanbin expressed his hope that experts would continue to support CUEB’s development and provide constructive suggestions for the doctoral programs in theoretical economics. Following this, Du Wencui and Zeng Xueting presented on the construction of the doctoral programs in theoretical economics on behalf of the School of Economics and the School of Labor Economics, respectively. Wang Jun chaired the first session of the meeting.

During the discussion session, experts expressed congratulations on the approval of the program and emphasized that the approval was merely a start, and the subsequent construction of the program was the real challenge. Experts shared insights and valuable suggestions on the construction of CUEB’s doctoral program in theoretical economics and its development plans, focusing on areas such as sub-disciplines planning, faculty training, curriculum construction, and qualified education.At the end of the meeting, Yang Chunxue made a summary. He highly praised the pertinent remarks put forward by the experts and reiterated his heartfelt gratitude for their guidance. Yang Chunxue emphasized that the development of the discipline should focus on its distinctive features while closely aligning with major national development strategies and the economic and social development strategies of the capital. Although the construction of theoretical economics at CUEB has a long way to go, as long as we continue to optimize research directions and training programs, refine disciplinary advantages, and fully absorb experts’ suggestions, the future of theoretical economics will certainly be bright.This high-level seminar came to a successful close in a strong academic atmosphere and in-depth discussions.