Nan Zhi

Nan Zhi is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Florida. They hold a Ph.D. in Economics from Rutgers University. Their research focuses on semiparametric estimation techniques applied to microeconomics and health economics, addressing endogeneity and heterogeneity in econometric models. They have developed novel methods to estimate the impact of education on health outcomes using real-world data such as the Health and Retirement Study.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Rutgers University

Teaching Experience:

• Instructor: University of Florida (Econometrics 2, Econometric Analysis 1)
• Rutgers University: Taught Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Labor Economics, and more. Also led a Gauss Workshop for first-year Ph.D. students (2021-2023).

Research Interests:

Nan Zhi’s work bridges statistical methodology and applied economics, emphasizing practical solutions to endogeneity without relying on traditional instrumental variables. Their recent papers explore binary and ordered models, with applications to health economics. They have contributed to Monte-Carlo simulations validating their semiparametric estimators’ performance in finite samples.

Grants & Advising:

While no grants are explicitly listed, their research on health and education demonstrates sustained focus. No advisees are documented in the provided materials.

Labs/Teams:

No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned.