Jacquelyn Zhang

Dr. Jacquelyn Zhang is a Research Fellow at the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics within the Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University. Her work bridges applied microeconomics and behavioral economics, focusing on public policy impacts, long-term health consequences of climate change, and labor market dynamics. She holds a PhD in Applied Microeconomics from Texas A&M University (2018) and a Master's from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2010).

• Education:
• PhD in Agricultural Economics (Applied Microeconomics), Texas A&M University (2013–2018)
• Master's in Agricultural Economics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2007–2010)

Research Interests: Her primary areas include Labour Economics, Public Economics, and Experimental Economics (both lab and field settings). She examines how policies influence behavior, particularly in contexts like tax compliance, gender dynamics, and health outcomes linked to environmental changes. Recent work explores social norms' role in traffic compliance and the relationship between female breadwinning and domestic abuse.

Grants & Projects: Key projects include analyzing fertility rate policies (2021), retirement income reviews (2020), and innovative approaches to reducing high-school dropout rates (2020). These initiatives reflect her commitment to evidence-based policymaking and practical economic solutions.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at ANU, focusing on behavioral experiments and policy simulations. Collaborations often involve economists, sociologists, and public health experts to address complex societal challenges.