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Alexander B. Hammer is a Lecturer (part-time) at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. He concurrently serves as Director and Senior Economist of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) Economic Analysis Unit, leading analyses of China and emerging economies. Previously, he spent 15 years at the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), holding roles such as Lead Economist and heading its China Research Program. His expertise spans U.S.-China trade dynamics, China’s economic transition, and ownership reforms. He also taught courses on U.S.-China trade and lectured at the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service Institute.
Education:
- BA: Brandeis University and London School of Economics
- MA: Economics & China Studies, Johns Hopkins SAIS
- MBA: Duke University
Research Focus: Dr. Hammer’s work examines the strategic interplay between China’s economic policies and global trade. His research highlights China’s state-driven innovation strategies, trade frictions with the U.S., and the evolving role of state-owned enterprises in global markets. He analyzes how China’s ownership reforms and Belt and Road Initiative investments reshape international economic landscapes.
Publications Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2017–2020) focus on high-tech trade dynamics, China’s debt sustainability, and SOE globalization. They often blend empirical data with policy analysis, addressing topics like semiconductor trade, soybean trade conflicts, and productivity divergence in China’s tech sectors. These works are published in USITC Briefings, CSIS reports, and peer-reviewed journals.
Labs/Teams: Leads the ITA’s China-focused Economic Analysis Unit and previously managed the USITC China Research Program. His work involves cross-agency collaboration on trade policy formulation and economic diplomacy initiatives.
