Xie Zhu

Xie Zhu is an Associate Professor of Economics at Oakland University's School of Business Administration. Her research focuses on environmental economics, public economics, and international economics. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Tulane University.

Her research examines international carbon emissions trading frameworks, pollution haven hypotheses, and the economics of law enforcement and corruption. Key topics include Pareto efficient arrangements for emissions trading, effects of international income transfers, and regulatory strategies under noncompliance.

Teaching expertise includes Microeconomics. She has received awards such as the SBA Spring/Summer Research Fellowship (2007) and Oakland University Research Committee recognition (2006). Her publications address global environmental policy coordination, transnational pollutant regulation, and corruption mitigation mechanisms.