Group 1 - The eighth China and Development International Academic Annual Conference was held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, focusing on the global challenges in the next four years and China's role in addressing them [1][4] - The theme of the conference is "Global Challenges in the Next Four Years," aiming to gather insights from global economists to provide rational policy suggestions for higher-level reform and opening up [1] - The conference featured keynote speeches from renowned economists and was attended by over 200 participants, including authors of research papers [1][4] Group 2 - Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Antai College of Economics and Management emphasized its comprehensive business education programs and the introduction of the first "Master of Technology Transfer" program in China [7] - The college aims to reform business education by integrating industry research and academic theory with practical enterprise dynamics [7] Group 3 - David Lagakos from Boston University presented research on income distribution in cities, highlighting significant differences between developing and developed countries [9][10] - His findings indicate that in low-income regions, income decreases sharply with distance from city centers, while developed countries show a more gradual income distribution [10] Group 4 - Liu Shouying from Renmin University discussed the evolution of China's land development model since 1998, identifying structural contradictions that have emerged alongside rapid growth [11] - He advocated for gradual reforms to avoid "shock therapy" transitions in land development [11] Group 5 - Dirk Krueger from the University of Pennsylvania addressed the role of education in intergenerational economic disparities, emphasizing the need for better educational resource distribution [14][17] - The roundtable discussion included insights on the impact of globalization and AI technology on income inequality, with a focus on the differing effects in China and the U.S. [17][18] Group 6 - The conference featured six parallel sessions covering various themes, including Development Economics, Public Economics, and Labor Economics, with 85 experts sharing their latest research [20] - Since its inception in 2013, the conference has hosted over 700 global scholars, becoming a significant platform for academic exchange and collaboration in economics [21]