Yuting Yang

Yuting Yang is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of New Mexico, specializing in environmental and energy economics. She holds a B.A. in International Economics from Zhejiang University (China), an M.A. in Economic Development from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the Toulouse School of Economics (France). Her research focuses on applied policy analysis in energy transition, electricity markets, and cost-benefit frameworks.

Dr. Yang's work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy challenges, particularly in renewable energy adoption, climate mitigation strategies, and equity issues in energy systems. She contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations through affiliations like the Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics (SILPE) and the Water Resource Program.

Her recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize climate policy design, electricity market dynamics, and the socio-economic impacts of renewable energy transitions. Notable themes include hydrogen production innovation, adaptive investment behaviors for carbon peaking, and equity considerations in solar PV adoption across regions. She has no listed awards but maintains active research partnerships with institutions like the Nepal Study Center and the Center for Social Policy.