On April 24, the Youth Research Frontier Forum, part of the "Luojia Youdao" academic series, was successfully held at the school. Associate Professor Ding Yucheng delivered a keynote report titled "Search and Competition in Expert Markets", sharing cutting-edge insights and research experiences. The forum, chaired by Professor Li Xuesong (Department of Economics), attracted faculty members and 30+ doctoral/master's students for an in-depth academic exchange.

Key Discussion Highlights

1. Expert Market Dynamics:

• Prof. Ding systematically analyzed search mechanisms and competitive patterns in professional service markets under information asymmetry, integrating theoretical modeling with empirical evidence.

2. Research Craftsmanship:

• Shared a full-cycle research guide—from topic selection, data collection, and model construction to journal submission—with actionable tips for high-impact publishing.

• Addressed audience questions on co-authorship strategies and journal targeting.

3. Leadership Perspectives:

• Vice Dean Huang Minxue emphasized the forum’s role in fostering academic excellence:
  "Aim high, clarify directions, and refine scholarship to scale new heights in international publications."

About the Forum

As the 2nd installment of Luojia Youdao and the **1st Youth Research Frontier Forum*, this initiative will:

• Spotlight前沿研究 through junior faculty’s top-journal publication experiences

• Build a multi-tiered platform for academic dialogue

• Enhance research competitiveness among young scholars

Speaker Profile：Ding Yucheng

• Associate Professor, School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University

• Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder

• Research Focus: Industrial organization, applied microtheory, digital platforms

• Publications: RAND Journal of Economics, Marketing Science, POM

• Awards: 2024 Innovation Award, China Society of Information Economics

(Correspondent: Jing Li | Reviewer: Minxue Huang)