Xiang Li

Xiang Li is an Associate Professor (W2) at Leipzig University and the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), where she leads the research group 'Internationale Integration der Finanzmärkte, Wirtschaftswachstum und Finanzstabilität' since January 2019. She holds additional affiliations as a Guest Researcher at Peking University's Institute of Digital Finance and Deutsche Bundesbank. Dr. Li serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Financial Stability and Co-Editor for Economic Change and Restructuring.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Peking University (2018)
• B.A. in Economics and Philosophy, Peking University (2013)

Her research examines international finance and FinTech, focusing on:

• Capital flow dynamics and financial stability
• Monetary policy transmission mechanisms
• Chinese financial markets and development
• Climate finance and capital reallocation
• Global financial cycles and political ties

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on FinTech's impact on monetary policy, household debt effects, and international capital movements.

Honors include:

• Leibniz-Professorinnenprogramm 2024 (selected among eight nationwide)

She leads research teams at IWH and collaborates internationally, with prior experience as part-time economist at the IMF Office in China (2017-2018).