Cuicui Chen

Cuicui Chen serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University at Albany, specializing in Environmental and Energy Economics alongside Industrial Organization. Her research examines critical intersections between corporate behavior, government policy, and environmental challenges through rigorous economic analysis.

Education:

• PhD in Public Policy, Harvard University
• SM in Technology and Policy, MIT

Research Focus: Dr. Chen investigates firm and government responses to environmental crises, including friction analysis in cap-and-trade systems, corporate collusion cases (e.g., German automakers suppressing emissions technology), and machine learning applications for forecasting national greenhouse gas emissions. Her work bridges theoretical economic modeling with practical climate policy design, emphasizing mechanisms for efficient international climate agreements and health/environmental impact assessments. Current projects explore behavioral incentives in emissions control and data-driven approaches to climate change mitigation.

Professional Engagement: Based in Catskill Hall (Room 391), she maintains active research connections through her personal website while contributing to the Department of Economics' academic mission. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates computational methods with traditional economic frameworks to address urgent sustainability challenges.