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Nikolai ChowResearch fields:Behavioral Economics, Financial Economics, Portfolio Optimization, Financial Econometrics Profile:Nikolai Chow has a deep-seated interest in Behavioral Economics, Financial Economics, Portfolio Optimization, and Financial Econometrics. His research is centered on the dynamics of financial markets and the intricacies of decision-making under uncertainty. Nikolai's scholarly contributions, which showcase his adept ability to meld theoretical economics with empirical investigation, have earned recognition in numerous academic publications. As an Associate Lecturer at the Research School of Economics, Nikolai skillfully intertwines his research pursuits with a passion for teaching. He is particularly dedicated to educating students in Behavioral Economics, bringing knowledge and real-world insights into the classroom. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Nikolai also has experience in consultancy, providing expert advice to various organizations. His expertise is not only sought after in academic circles but also in practical settings. Website: |
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Chaonuo DaiResearch fields:Applied Microeconomics, Childcare, Development, Education Profile:Chaonuo's current research focuses on understanding the peer effect in intergenerational education transmission. His work examines the nature of education effort choices and their effect on academic performance and cognitive development, as well as assessing the impact of home inputs on the development of cognitive skills. Website:https://sites.google.com/view/chaonuo-dai |
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Jiacheng KangResearch fields:Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Financial Economics Profile:Jiacheng’s current research uses big data and machine learning techniques to investigate labor and financial markets in China. His work studies industry networks from job search based on proposed conceptual frameworks of cross-industry skills. This project utilizes big data from online job boards, combined with advanced machine learning methods. His another work delves into the shadow banking studies, specifically focusing on private lending markets characterized by unspecified lending arrangements. In this project, he has undertaken a substantial task of hand-collecting millions of legal cases related to private lending and employed a large language model to convert this massive, unstructured textual data into structured variables, making the data accessible and ready for in-depth analysis. Website: |
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Ji LiResearch fields:Applied Microeconomics, Development Economics, Demographic Economics, Family Economics Profile:Ji’s research delves into crucial aspects of China's developmental trajectory, examining the intricate interplay of policy, societal norms, and individual choices within the realms of family planning, education, and fertility behavior. Through his work, he seeks to unravel the complexities of these interactions and their far-reaching implications, both within China and in a broader global context. Website: |
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Zeming WangResearch fields:Applied Macroeconomics and Finance, Applied Time Series Econometrics Profile:Zeming Wang is an applied macroeconomist using econometric techniques to investigate policy-relevant economic issues. His thesis studies several recent developments in the Chinese economy and financial system, including the impact of shadow banking on the broader macroeconomy, the effects of unconventional macroeconomic management policies, and the development of credible nowcasting models applicable to China. Website: |
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Nabeeh ZakariyyaResearch fields:Macroeconomics, Public Economics, Tax and transfer policy, Inequality and Welfare. Profile:Nabeeh’s main research interests are in the macroeconomic and distributional effects of fiscal policy reforms. His research spans microeconometric analysis of household survey and administrative data and counterfactual analyses with computable general equilibrium models. Nabeeh is currently a post-doctoral fellow at the Research School of Economics. His post-doctoral project inequality in living standards in Australia over the lifetime. He is a member of the Macro Public Finance Lab at ANU and is a Fellow at the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute. Website: |
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Yanran ZhuResearch fields:Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Economics of Marriage Profile:Yanran’s research interests are the application of big data to gain insight into the fields of labor market and marriage. Her current research focuses on integrating job posting data with traditional survey data to analyze labor market transitions and the relationship between job requirements on wage potentials in the U.S. Her other work uses a large language model to analyze textual data from court documents, aiming to explore generational shifts in marriage formation and childbearing in China. Website: |