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Dean Yang is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy and Department of Economics, and a Research Professor at the Population Studies Center. He holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University (2003) and a B.A. from Harvard University (1995). His research focuses on international migration, microfinance, health economics, corruption, political economy, and disaster economics. He teaches courses on development economics and the economics of developing countries.
Affiliations:
- Ford School of Public Policy
- Department of Economics
- Population Studies Center (ISR)
- African Studies Center
- Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Research Themes: Yang's work combines field experiments and novel data analysis to address development challenges. Key areas include migration's economic impacts, health policy in low-income countries (e.g., Mozambique's HIV/AIDS programs), and the role of religion in economic behavior (e.g., Mexican festivals and Indian nationalism). His research frequently spans multiple countries, including El Salvador, Indonesia, Malawi, and the Philippines.
Awards:
- National Science Foundation Award SES-0851570 (2009-2011)
- John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (2007-2008)
- World Bank Research Committee Member (2009-2012)
Grants & Projects: Yang has led major initiatives such as the BASIS AMA CRSP program (USAID) and collaborated with institutions like the Inter-American Development Bank. His recent work explores the 'brain gain' phenomenon, demonstrating that high-skilled emigration can benefit origin countries through knowledge diffusion and networks.
Labs & Teams: As part of DevLab at Michigan, he mentors students in field experiments and policy-relevant research. His sabbatical at CEMFI in Madrid (2024-2025) focuses on media's role in political identity (e.g., Hindu nationalism in India).
