Yang Bai

Yang Bai is an Associate Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she teaches microeconomics and macroeconomics, alongside being a PhD student at King’s College London. Her primary affiliation as faculty is with Goldsmiths, while her doctoral research is conducted within the Department of International Development at King’s, part of the School of Global Affairs and Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy.

Education:

• MSc in Emerging Economies and International Development, King’s College London (2021–2022)
• BA in Economics, Durham University (2017–2020)

Research Interests:

Yang’s work examines the interplay between financialisation and deindustrialisation in South Africa and China. Using quantitative econometric analysis alongside qualitative sectoral research, she investigates how financialisation influences industrial sectors like manufacturing and mining. Her research aims to inform policies balancing financial growth with industrial development in emerging economies. Key themes include development economics, socio-economic consequences of financialisation, and critical perspectives on global capitalism.

Supervision & Research Groups:

• PhD Supervisors: Ewa Karwowski (primary) and Juan Grigera
• Research Groups:
  • Global Production, Finance and Labour Research Group
  • Global Capitalism, Power & Uneven Development Research Group
  • Critical Global Capitalism Studies Collective

Professional Background:

Prior to academia, Yang worked in financial management and analysis in China, contributing to corporate strategies. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with practical policy solutions, particularly focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic development and sustainability.