Yuemei Ji

Professor Yuemei Ji holds the position of Professor of Political Economy and Finance at University College London's School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES). She is an active researcher with publications extending into 2025, specializing in European economic integration and macroeconomic policy.

Education:

• Undergraduate studies in Economics at Fudan University (Shanghai)
• PhD in Economics from the University of Leuven
• ATQ03 - Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow (2017)

Professor Ji's research spans international macroeconomics, European monetary integration, behavioral macroeconomics, and structural reforms. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on Eurozone stability, monetary policy design, and the intersection of political economy with financial systems. Recent publications show increasing attention to behavioral aspects of macroeconomic policy and the sustainability of European economic integration.

Her 15 most recent publications reveal strong thematic consistency in European economic governance, with growing emphasis on behavioral macroeconomics approaches. The research trajectory shows evolution from traditional monetary policy analysis toward incorporating psychological and institutional factors in economic decision-making, particularly evident in her 2023-2025 publications on trust, behavioral responses to reform, and motherhood impacts on labor markets.

Scientific Recognition:

• Member of the Monetary Experts Panel for the European Parliament
• Fellow of the CESifo research network
• Editor of International Journal of Finance & Economics
• Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow (2017)

Professor Ji serves in significant advisory capacities including the European Parliament's Monetary Experts Panel while maintaining active research and editorial roles. Her teaching focuses on International Macroeconomics at both undergraduate and graduate levels at UCL SSEES. Her research demonstrates strong policy relevance with publications frequently cited in policy discussions and media coverage.