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Le Wang is the David M. Kohl Chair and Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech. He holds roles such as co-editor of China Economic Review and Journal of Labor Research, and associate editor of Econometric Reviews. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Southern Economics Association, the Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Global Working Group at the University of Chicago, and the Institute for Labor Studies (IZA) in Germany. As director of the Young Scholars Program of the Global Labor Organization (GLO), he promotes interdisciplinary research and academic collaboration.
He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Southern Methodist University in 2006 and a B.A. in International Finance from Jinan University in 2001.
His research focuses on applied econometrics, including causal inference and machine learning applications, as well as policy issues in energy economics, public policy, food and health systems, development economics, and labor markets. Notable contributions include studies on intergenerational mobility, gender earnings gaps, and the impact of food aid on civil conflict.
Awarded the Kuznets Prize (2018) and multiple Outstanding Professor Awards, his work has been recognized for advancing methodological innovations and policy-relevant insights. Recent accolades include the 2023 Emerald Literati Award for his chapter on “Women’s Potential Earnings Distributions” and the VPR and Partnerships Award for Excellence in Transdisciplinary Research (2023).
Le Wang’s expertise extends to editorial leadership and academic administration, reflecting his commitment to advancing rigorous research and equitable policy solutions.
