Shasha Li

Shasha Li is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg and an Economist at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH). She joined both institutions in June 2021 and is affiliated with the Department of Financial Markets at IWH. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks and empirical analysis, focusing on how technological advancements and information gaps affect financing dynamics and real economic outcomes.

Dr. Li holds a bachelor's degree from Xiamen University, master's degrees from Peking University and the University of Hong Kong, and a PhD from Bocconi University. Her work spans corporate finance, information economics, FinTech, and the impact of green investing on market efficiency. Notable contributions include examining how investor attention allocation influences capital structure decisions and the role of green finance in reducing information asymmetry.

Her publications analyze topics such as monetary policy effects on corporate defaults, investor behavior in marketplace lending, and political costs in local banking. While no explicit awards are listed, her research demonstrates significant engagement with critical issues in modern financial systems. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at IWH and OVGU, focusing on policy-relevant insights for regulatory frameworks and sustainable investment strategies.