The Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP) was founded in 1964. It is an Institute of the CASS and is devoted to the study of international economics and politics. IWEP currently has a staff of about 130 at eleven research divisions, five editorial offices, six research centers and IWEP’s administrative offices. The Institute also manages two national academic societies.

Research Fields

IWEP is engaged in policy-oriented and theoretical research, mainly covering global macroeconomy, international finance, international trade, international investment, international developmental, international politics, foreign policy analysis, international political economy, world political economy of Marxism, global governance, international commodities and national security. IWEP research has a special focus on China's economic practices and policies.

International Exchanges

Since its establishment, IWEP has been closely involved in extensive international collaboration and exchange programs with leading international think tanks, universities, international organizations and the relevant departments of foreign governments. IWEP also has a visiting scholar program for certain foreign scholars. IWEP regularly organizes academic seminars and conferences to discuss international issues of the day.

Graduate Programs

IWEP provides educational opportunities through the Department of World Economics and Politics at the Graduate School of CASS, offering Doctorate Degrees on World Economy and International Relations, Master’s Degrees on World Economy, Finance, International Trade and Investment, and International Politics. The Institute also has post-doctoral research programs.

Publications

IWEP publishes the following academic journals: World Economics and Politics (monthly), The Journal of World Economy (monthly), International Economic Review (bi-monthly), China & World Economy (bi-monthly, in English), The Yearbook of World Economy (annually). In addition, the IWEP also publishes books and working papers on a broad set of international issues, such as The Yellow Book of World Economy, The Yellow Book of International Politics, Frontier Issues on World Economics, and Frontier Issues on International Relations Theories and Strategies.

Director: Professor ZHANG Yuyan

Research Divisions

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy

Global Macroeconomy
International Finance
International Trade
International Investment
Economic Development

International Politics
Foreign Policy Analysis
International Political Economy
Global Governance
International Commodities

National Security

Editorial Offices
World Economics and Politics
The Journal of World Economy
International Economic Review
China & World Economy
The Yearbook of World Economy

Administration
Office of General Affairs
Office of Research Management
Office of Personnel

Academic Support Divisions
Division of Information