Yuan Zi

Yuan Zi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at The Graduate Institute Geneva and a research affiliate at the Centre for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). She previously held positions as an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Oslo, Senior Researcher at the University of Zurich, and Visiting Scholar at MIT's Department of Economics. Her research focuses on international trade, economic geography, and production networks, with thematic expertise in globalization, trade policies, labour markets, migration, and urban development. Geographically, her work emphasizes China and Norway. Her recent studies analyze trade liberalization impacts, global value chains, and institutional factors shaping economic outcomes.

Yuan Zi holds a Ph.D. in Economics from The Graduate Institute Geneva. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, addressing topics like migration frictions in trade gains, R&D investments in Chinese firms, and spatial disparities in economic development. A key focus is understanding how trade policies interact with domestic institutions, such as China’s hukou system, to shape economic outcomes for households and firms.

Her notable contributions include analyses of cascading trade protection effects, sparse production networks, and the role of processing trade in China’s manufacturing success. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects recognition in international economics and development studies.

Her advisory roles and grants are not detailed here, but her academic trajectory suggests active engagement in policy-oriented research. Research teams may include collaborations with institutions like the CEPR, MIT, and universities in Oslo and Zurich.