International Experience on Development and LIS Workshop
October 10–12, 2025 | College of Economics, Xiamen University, China

The International Experience on Development and LIS Workshop will bring together leading scholars, early-career researchers, and policy practitioners to share cutting-edge research on household microdata, income and consumption inequality, and policy analysis using the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) database and related datasets, including Chinese microdata.

The conference will feature:

1. Introduction to LIS Data – A comprehensive overview of 700+ household surveys from over 52 countries.

2. Research Activities Utilizing LIS Data – Recent global research highlights and methodological advances.

3. Selected Research Papers – Contributions from scholars and PhD students employing LIS, Chinese, and other microdata.

4. Policy Implications – Case studies demonstrating how diverse datasets inform economic and social policy.

5. Chinese Data Presentations – On-site and online sessions on Chinese household surveys and data resources.

6. Press Release – Launch of the Chinese Household Consumption Report, a joint project with Alibaba’s Ant Institute.

Keynote Speakers:

· Professor Nanak Kakwani, University of New South Wales

· Dr. Emmanuel Y. Jimenez, Director General of Independent Evaluation, Asian Development Bank

· Professor Peter Lanjouw, Director of LIS and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

· Professor Paul S.F. Yip (tentative), University of Hong Kong

· Professor Shaohua Chen, Xiamen University

Special Guests:

· Professor Philippe Van Kerm, University of Luxembourg

· Teresa Munzi, Executive Director, LIS

· Professor Qinghua Zhao, Xiamen University

Topics:

We invite submissions of original research papers addressing topics including (but not limited to):

· Applications of LIS and other household survey data for analyzing income distribution, poverty, and inequality

· Comparative studies using cross-country microdata

· Policy evaluation and assessment of social program impacts

· Consumption and savings behavior

· Data integration and methodological innovations

· Inequality and poverty in China and developing economies

Important Dates:

· Paper Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025

· Notification of Acceptance: September 22, 2025

· Conference Dates: October 10–12, 2025

Venue:
College of Economics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China

Additional Information:

Participants will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodation costs. Working meals will be provided during the conference.

We look forward to your participation in this unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of researchers and policy experts, and to contribute to advancing knowledge on inequality, development, and policy using LIS and related data resources.