Zijun Tian

Zijun Tian is a Research Fellow in the Department of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences, holding an active appointment since 2017. Based at office PCPSE 550, Dr. Tian contributes to the department's research ecosystem within the Penn Institute for Economic Research (PIER) framework.

Research spans core economic disciplines including microeconomic theory, macroeconomic policy analysis, labor market dynamics, public finance mechanisms, and advanced econometric methodologies. This interdisciplinary approach addresses contemporary economic challenges through rigorous quantitative frameworks and empirical modeling techniques, reflecting the department's commitment to methodological innovation in economic science.

As a PIER-affiliated Research Fellow, Dr. Tian participates in collaborative projects spanning theoretical and applied economics, engaging with faculty and scholars through research seminars and working groups. The position involves developing independent research agendas while contributing to the institute's mission of advancing economic knowledge through policy-relevant scholarship and academic discourse within the School of Arts and Sciences.