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Xiaoxuan Jia is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics, Finance and Law at Anglia Ruskin University, Faculty of Business and Law, Chelmsford. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a focus on economics and its applications in education and labour markets.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Royal Holloway, University of London, 2015
- MSc in Financial and Industrial Economics, Royal Holloway, University of London
Her primary research interests lie in the economics of higher education, labour economics, and the analysis of individual risk preferences. Her work explores how students make educational choices and how institutional rankings influence application behaviour, contributing to policy-relevant insights in education economics. She also investigates broader themes in labour market dynamics and decision-making under risk.
The available publication highlights her focus on subject-specific league tables and their impact on student applications, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement between economics, education policy, and behavioural science. Her research trend indicates a strong empirical and policy-oriented approach using microeconomic analysis.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- No formal awards listed
Xiaoxuan Jia supervises research students and is involved in academic mentorship. She has presented her work at major economics conferences such as the European Society for Population Economics and the Royal Economic Society. She has also been invited to speak at specialized events like the International Conference on 'The economics of study choices'. While no grants are explicitly mentioned, her research supervision role and publication record suggest active research engagement.
She contributes to public discourse through media appearances in outlets like New Scientist, The Guardian, Times Higher Education, and University World News, demonstrating knowledge exchange beyond academia.
