I am an Associate Professor of Economics at the Business School of the University of Hong Kong. My research focuses on political economy, examining judicial decisions, news markets, economic reforms, and political crises. I have also developed a line of research on expectation formation and attention allocation. My methodological approach is driven by the research question, employing a variety of tools as needed, including causal inference, economic modeling, and machine learning.

My work has been published in the Review of Economic Studies, American Political Science Review, American Economic Journal, Economic Journal, International Economic Review, Journal of Public Economics, and Journal of Economic Theory. Prior to joining the University of Hong Kong, I obtained my PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich.

News

[May 2026] I am delighted to announce that my recent paper, Expectation and Confusion: Evidence and Theory , coauthored with my PhD student Yicheng Liu, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Economic Theory.

[April 2026] I am privileged to accept a special-term university-level appointment as Guanghua Chair Professor (光华讲座教授) at the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE), Chengdu, China, for the period 2026–2029.

[March 2026] I am deeply honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Faculty Service Award for Academic Year 2024–25.

[March 2026] I am pleased to share that my recent paper, Cronies in the Courtroom: Political Interference and Judicial Reforms , has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Public Economics.

Recent Highlights

Invited Seminar at Sveriges Riksbank (Swedish Central Bank), Stockholm (May 2026). In May 2026, I was invited to deliver a research seminar at Sveriges Riksbank in Stockholm, one of the world's most influential central banks. My talk presented recent findings on the dynamics of economic policymaking in China, drawing on discussions with central bank economists and researchers.

Keynote Address at New Year Entrepreneurship Conference (January 2026). On the occasion of the New Year of 2026, I had the pleasure of delivering a 30‑minute keynote address to an audience of more than 500 entrepreneurs. The conference brought together business leaders and startup founders to reflect on the turbulence of the past year and to share perspectives on navigating the year ahead. My talk, titled "Staying Optimistic Amid Uncertainty," explored how to find direction and resilience in a business world marked by global unpredictability. Click here to watch the full version of the talk.

Featured Speaker at the Inaugural IMF Shanghai Center Conference (November 2025). In November 2025, I was invited as one of the featured speakers at the inaugural conference of the IMF Shanghai Center. My presentation drew on recent research examining the dynamics of economic policymaking and reform in China. Click here to view the presentation (PDF).

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