Reported by: Liu Zhongkui
Translated by: Pang Yue
Edited by: D. Parker
Date: November 17, 2017
Recently, Professor Ye Qiang from the School of Management won the 2017 Wu Jiapei Award for Chinese Economics and Information. The Wu Jiapei Award for Chinese Economics and Information, was established by the famous Chinese economist Wu Jiapei, founder of quantitative economics and economics of information. Its purpose is to develop the spirit of pursuing learning and defending the truths of the former generations of Chinese information economists and information management scientists. In addition, it encourages the cultivation of innovation and innovative groups in Chinese Economics and Information. The award is intended to encourage middle-aged and young scholars who have made significant contributions to the innovative exploration of economics information and information management theories under the background of Internet. The selection committee for the Wu Jiapei Award of Chinese Economics of Information chose two outstanding leaders to receive the award. Professor Ye Qiang was recognized for his significant contribution to social media and its mechanisms of influence.
