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Yujiang River Chen serves as Bevil Mabey College Associate Professor, Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and the Empirical Microeconomics research group.
- Position: Bevil Mabey College Associate Professor
- College: St Catharine's College
- Role: Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics
- Research Group: Empirical Microeconomics
Dr. Chen received his academic training at two prestigious institutions:
- BA in Economics from Peking University, China
- MPhil in Economic Research from University of Cambridge
- PhD in Economics from University of Cambridge
His research focuses on empirical and policy-oriented economics with particular emphasis on labor markets and urban development. Dr. Chen investigates the impact of minimum wages on income inequality and unemployment, examines patterns of human capital agglomeration and sorting, develops models of city structure that incorporate the sharing economy, and applies machine learning techniques to econometric analysis. His work bridges theoretical economic models with real-world policy implications, making significant contributions to understanding contemporary economic challenges in both labor and urban contexts.
As Director of Studies in Economics at St Catharine's College, Dr. Chen oversees the academic development of economics students while maintaining an active research agenda. His teaching resources are available through the university's Moodle platform, and he maintains a personal academic website at http://yrchen.com/.
