Heyu Xiong

Heyu Xiong is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. He specializes in applied microeconomics, with research interests spanning the economics of digitization, political economy, education, and media economics. His work examines the societal impacts of digital technologies and the political economy of media and institutions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Northwestern University (2019)
• B.A. in Mathematics and Economics, Cornell University (2012)

Research Interests:

Dr. Xiong's research agenda is centered on understanding the broader impacts of digital technology adoption. He has conducted influential studies on ride-sharing platforms, crowdfunding in healthcare, and the societal effects of dating apps. A parallel strand of his work explores the political ramifications of media, including the influence of television celebrity on politics and the ideological underpinnings of mass movements.

His methodological toolkit includes causal inference, empirical analysis of digital platforms, and historical institutional analysis, often leveraging large-scale data and natural experiments.

Publications Overview:

Dr. Xiong's recent publications span top journals such as the American Economic Journal, Journal of Economic History, and Journal of Development Economics. His work addresses timely and policy-relevant questions, from the labor supply decisions of livestreamers to the long-term effects of school spending cuts during the Great Recession.

Teaching:

He currently teaches Intermediate Microeconomics and an elective course on the Economics of Crime at Case Western Reserve University, integrating his research insights into classroom instruction.

Contact:

• Email: heyu.xiong@case.edu
• Office: Peter B Lewis 274, Weatherhead School of Management