Yajie Wang

Yajie Wang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri. Her research focuses on Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Finance, with particular emphasis on topics such as automation's impact on market structures, AI-driven pricing strategies, and the interplay between financial and labor market frictions. She has published in prestigious journals like the Journal of Monetary Economics. Her work explores the rise of superstar firms, optimal intermediary contracts, and the implications of technological advancements on economic outcomes.

Selected publications include 'Automation and the Rise of Superstar Firms' (2025, Journal of Monetary Economics) and 'The Rise of AI Pricing' (2024). She holds a PhD in Economics and has an active research agenda addressing modern challenges in macroeconomic policy and labor markets.