Bing Ma

Bing Ma is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he teaches and conducts research in applied microeconomics. His work spans labor economics, health economics, and applied econometrics, focusing on socioeconomic determinants of health, maternal behavior, and gender dynamics in career and family decisions.

His research includes studies on maternal smoking and birth outcomes, the impact of early-life malnutrition, and analyses of women's career paths and fertility choices. His 2012 publication on socioeconomic status and obesity trends in China highlights his interdisciplinary approach.

• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Gender Economics
• Demographics
• Behavioral Economics