Antung Anthony Liu

Antung Anthony Liu is an Associate Professor at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, specializing in environmental and energy policy, international development, and public finance. He joined the school in 2015 after serving as a visiting assistant professor at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and a fellow at Resources for the Future.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of California-San Diego (2012)
• M.A. in Economics, University of California-Santa Barbara (2005)
• B.A. in Economics, Stanford University (2000)

Liu's research focuses on climate change policy, environmental issues in developing countries, and pollution in China. He investigates carbon taxes, water treatment infrastructure, and the interaction between environmental regulation and economic development. His work often employs empirical methods to evaluate policy effectiveness in contexts such as Beijing's vehicle restrictions and subway expansion.

His recent publications highlight a trend toward analyzing environmental regulation in developing economies, with a strong emphasis on China. He examines both command-and-control and market-based instruments, and explores cross-cutting issues like fertility impacts and traffic conditions.

Scientific awards and recognitions include:

• Fellow at Resources for the Future

Liu has secured research grants from the National Science Foundation of China (2014) and the Center on Emerging and Pacific Economies (2011). While specific student advisees are not listed, his role as an associate professor involves mentoring graduate students in public and environmental affairs.

Though not explicitly mentioned, his research on large-scale infrastructure in China suggests collaboration with Chinese institutions and policymakers.