Li Gan

Li Gan is the Clifford Taylor Jr. Professor of Economics at Texas A&M University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He specializes in econometrics and applied microeconomics, with a focus on aging, public economics, and China-specific research.

• Bachelor of Engineering (1987) from Tsinghua University
• Master of Science in Statistics and PhD in Economics (1998) from the University of California, Berkeley

His most notable work includes directing the China Household Finance Survey (CHFS) since 2009, a nationally representative survey of 40,000+ households that examines income inequality, housing vacancy rates, credit accessibility, and asset allocations. His research is widely cited in China and globally.