Maiting Zhuang

Maiting Zhuang is an Assistant Professor at the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics and an Affiliated Researcher at the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets at the Stockholm School of Economics. Her research focuses on media dynamics, governance structures, and economic policies in China and global contexts. She explores topics such as media coverage’s impact on public behavior during pandemics, intergovernmental conflicts, and anti-corruption measures in China.

Her work bridges political economy and institutional analysis, particularly examining how media, political connections, and bureaucratic incentives shape economic outcomes in transitional economies. Recent studies include analyses of Sweden’s pandemic response and the effects of China’s land expropriation policies on economic performance.

Her articles highlight trends in media-government interactions, public health policy, and China’s institutional reforms. She has contributed to discussions on democratic backsliding and electoral autocracies, reflecting her broader interest in governance and development.