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Dr. Xiaobing Wang is a Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Associate Professor) in the Department of Economics at the University of Manchester and Research Director at the Manchester China Institute. He holds a PhD from King’s College London (KCL), an MSc in Economic History from the London School of Economics (LSE), an MSc in Economics from the University of Birmingham, and a BA in Laws from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NUPL). His research focuses on Growth and Development, Structural Change, and the Economics of China, with a particular emphasis on the role of the state in development, income distribution, and labor markets. He has extensive media engagement as a commentator on the Chinese economy and global economic issues like global imbalances and aid to Africa.
Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Macroeconomic Analysis, The Chinese Economy, Development Economics, and Structural Change and Business Strategy (EMBA). His editorial roles include Guest Editor for the Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies and Manchester School. Research affiliations include the Manchester China Institute, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and economic equity.
Key research interests span theoretical models of structural change, dual economy frameworks, and empirical analyses of China’s labor markets, urban-rural disparities, and welfare dynamics. Supervision focuses on doctoral studies in Growth and Development Economics, particularly theoretical modeling of China’s economic transition and empirical studies on labor market integration and inequality.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Research collaborations involve global topics like environmental policy, taxation, and public investment, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to economic challenges.
