About
Hongbin Li is a Professor (by courtesy) of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), affiliated with the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. His research focuses on China's socio-economic issues, including education policy, labor markets, social mobility, and economic development. He examines the impacts of policies like the one-child policy, rural-urban divides, and elite education systems on societal outcomes.
His work spans topics such as the role of education in China's growth, labor market dynamics, and the effects of institutional policies. Articles highlight analysis of fertility rates, entrepreneurial behavior, and the economic consequences of China's hukou system.
Notably, Li explores how historical events (e.g., the Cultural Revolution) and modern policies shape long-term economic outcomes. His interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, demography, and political science to address complex challenges in contemporary China.
