Liu Qing is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. He has been affiliated with Tsinghua University since 2008 and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Toronto. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Toronto (2008) M.A. in Economics, University of British Columbia (2002) M.A. in Economics, Zhejiang University (1999) His research focuses on international macroeconomics, monetary economics, and China's economy, particularly examining real exchange rates, current account imbalances, monetary policy, industrial policy, and structural transformation. Recent studies analyze labor market flexibility, CO2 emissions decomposition, and the impact of preferential lending policies on earnings inequality. His publications span journals like International Economic Review , Journal of Development Economics , and Journal of International Money and Finance . Research methods emphasize Bayesian DSGE modeling and empirical analysis of macroeconomic structures. Scientific Awards: Tsinghua SEM Teaching Excellence Award (First Prize) Tsinghua University Outstanding Class Teacher (Second Prize) Tsinghua SEM Outstanding Class Teacher Award Liu Qing teaches undergraduate courses in Money and Banking, master's courses in International Finance, and doctoral courses in Advanced Macroeconomics and Open Macroeconomics. His academic contributions include analyzing China's monetary policy frameworks and global welfare implications of oil price stabilization.
Rui C. Silva is a Professor of Finance and holds the Haddad Chair in Entrepreneurship at Nova School of Business and Economics. He is also a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and serves as a Visitor (Associate Professor of Finance) at University College London (UCL). His research focuses on corporate finance, labor economics, innovation, and institutional impacts on financial markets. Key research themes include mergers and mental health, bankruptcy law dynamics, institutional effects on innovation, and gender disparities in labor market exposures. Silva has published in top-tier journals such as Journal of Finance , Review of Financial Studies , and Management Science . His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy implications, such as the influence of credit rating agencies on elections and the labor costs of financial distress in firms. His current projects explore the value of trademarks, resource misallocation in firms, and physiological/spiritual factors in economic decisions. Silva collaborates with leading institutions globally and contributes to policy discussions through platforms like VoxEU and Harvard’s Bankruptcy Roundtable.
Vicente Cuñat is Professor of Finance at LSE, researching corporate governance mechanisms, labor market efficiency, and financial constraints. His work examines how financing limitations impact firm decisions including employment practices and product development. Research spans governance reforms, real estate market spillovers, and shareholder empowerment effects. Recent publications analyze targeted product design strategies in competitive markets and labor misallocation during financial distress. Awarded Review of Corporate Finance Studies Best Paper Award for banking research. Developed novel approaches to studying governance impacts through legislative changes and shareholder proposal outcomes. Teaches advanced courses on mergers, corporate restructuring, and buyouts. Research presented at NBER, AFA, and SFS Cavalcade conferences.
Dr. Zhigang Feng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), part of the College of Business Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Miami (2009) and has taught at institutions including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Zurich, and Purdue University. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Computational Economics, Public Finance, and Labor Economics, with an emphasis on developing AI/ML-driven numerical methods to model fiscal policy and debt sustainability. He has published in top-tier journals like the International Economic Review and Review of Economic Dynamics. Dr. Feng’s service contributions include roles on the Holland Computing Center Advisory Committee (2019–present), UNO’s Faculty Senate (2021), and the Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska (2021). He has organized mini-conferences on Quantitative Macro and Public Finance in 2015 and 2024, and reviews articles for leading economic journals and grants for the National Science Foundation and Swiss National Computing Center. His awards include multiple Summer Research Fellowships from the College of Business Administration (2018–2022) and a Mammel Faculty-in-Residence Fellowship (2019). His media engagements include analyses on topics like Nebraska’s minimum wage (Fox42 KPTM, 2021) and the macroeconomic impacts of the Ukraine crisis (KMTV News, 2022). Dr. Feng’s funded research includes a project on “Public Finance for a Sustainable Future: Strategic Green Initiatives and Low Interest Rate” through the University of Miami. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomics with computational innovation, addressing real-world policy challenges in health insurance systems, fiscal sustainability, and labor markets.
Alejandro Cayetano García Cintado is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University, affiliated with the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History. His research focuses on applied macroeconomics, with specialization in econometric analysis, fiscal policy, and labor market dynamics. He obtained his PhD from Universidad de Sevilla in 2015 under the supervision of Dr. Diego Romero de Ávila Torrijos and Dr. Carlos Usabiaga Ibáñez, with a thesis examining unemployment and inflation patterns in Spanish regions. His primary research interests include: Macroeconomic modeling : Development and application of DSGE frameworks for policy analysis in emerging markets. Labor economics : Regional unemployment dynamics and structural determinants of labor markets. Fiscal and monetary policy : Interactions between government spending, informal economies, and central banking mechanisms. Economic education : Innovative pedagogical approaches for teaching complex macroeconomic concepts. Recent publications (2017-2024) demonstrate strong thematic focus on: Post-pandemic recovery strategies in developing economies Integration of informal sectors into macroeconomic frameworks Brazilian economic policy challenges DSGE model applications for classroom instruction Methodologically, his work emphasizes quantitative analysis, regional case studies, and policy-oriented simulations. He currently contributes to the MLPE (Macroeconomics, Labor and Public Economics) research group, advancing studies on labor market institutions and public policy design. No awards, student advisements, or grant activities are documented in available sources.
Dr. Helmuts Azacis is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Cardiff Business School , Cardiff University. His research focuses on Mechanism Design , Auction Theory , Game Theory , Industrial Organization , and Public Economics , with recent work exploring repeated implementation of social objectives in environments of asymmetric information. PhD in Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2006) MA in Economics, Central European University (2000) Bachelor in Business Administration, University of Latvia (1998) Research Interests : Helmuts investigates how social designers can implement objectives when agents have superior information, with a focus on collusion prevention, tax competition, and auction mechanisms. His work bridges theoretical game-theoretic models with empirical economic analysis. Article Trends : Helmuts' publications span Game Theory , Industrial Organization , and Public Economics , often analyzing collusion dynamics, taxation effects, and auction design. Recent works include Byzantine agreement protocols and R&D spillovers in resource allocation. Scientific Awards : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Associate Editor of the International Journal of Economic Theory Member of the Topical Advisory Panel in Games Advising : Helmuts is available for postgraduate supervision, particularly in Auction Theory , Implementation Theory , and Resource Misallocation . His editorial roles reflect his influence in peer-reviewed research evaluation.
Jonas Gathen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), Tilburg University. He earned his PhD in Economics from Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) in 2024 and was a postdoctoral researcher at CEMFI, Madrid, during 2024/25 before joining Tilburg University. His research spans macroeconomics of development, political economy, and structural change. His research interests include long-run economic growth, firm dynamics, structural transformation, income inequality, political connections, and public sector efficiency in developing countries. He combines rich micro data with structural macroeconomic models to analyze economy-wide changes over decades. Key themes include adjustment lags in development, demand-driven structural change, and the political economy of state-firm interactions. His recent and ongoing work analyzes growth in Indonesia, inequality in India, and public sector worker selection. His publications and research agenda reflect a focus on identifying fundamental drivers of growth, evaluating policy impacts, and understanding institutional evolution. He plans to apply for research grants and advise PhD students in these areas. Scientific awards mentioned in the text: No specific awards listed. He has advised or plans to advise graduate students, though specific names are not listed. He has led research projects on gentrification, market concentration, and product space evolution, often in collaboration with institutions in Switzerland, Mexico, and the UK. His methodological toolkit emphasizes structural modeling, nonparametric identification, and the use of high-frequency administrative and firm-level data.
Alessandra Guariglia is Professor of Financial Economics in the Department of Economics at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She holds a PhD in Economics from Boston University and a Laurea from Sapienza University of Rome. She teaches Advanced Research Methods at the PhD level and China and the World Economy at the undergraduate level. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Economics), Boston University, 1995 Master of Arts in Political Economy, Boston University, 1993 Laurea in Economia e Commercio, Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza', 1988 Her research centers on financial economics with a strong focus on macro-finance linkages, firm investment behavior under financial constraints, household saving and consumption, and the Chinese economy. She investigates questions related to investment misallocation, overinvestment, structural changes in Chinese industry, social capital's role in SME financing, and the impact of health and financial shocks on behavior. Her work combines theoretical insights with empirical analysis using firm and household data. The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained research program in financial economics, health economics, and Chinese economic development. Key themes include investment and cash flow sensitivity, financial and health shocks, household financial behavior, corporate liquidity, and the economic burden of health conditions. Her work frequently examines the interplay between financial systems and real economic outcomes, particularly in emerging economies like China. Academic Service and Leadership: Member, REF sub-panel 16: Economics and Econometrics Member, REF sub-panel 17: Business & Management Studies Member, Council of the Royal Economic Society Member, Royal Economic Society Publications Committee Member, Royal Economic Society Education and Training Committee Resource person, African Economic Research Consortium She actively supervises research and has served as a resource for international economic research development. Her collaborations span multiple institutions, and her publications appear in leading journals such as The Review of Income and Wealth , Journal of Corporate Finance , Social Science and Medicine , and Public Choice . Laboratories and Research Groups: No specific laboratory or research center is mentioned in the provided text. Her research activities are affiliated with the Department of Economics and Birmingham Business School.
Professor Kul Luintel is a Professor of Economics and serves as the Head of the Department of Economics at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. He joined Cardiff Business School in September 2006 after holding professorial positions at Swansea and Brunel Universities. Professor Luintel has served two terms as Head of the Economics Section (2012-2015 and current), and is an ex-officio member of CHUDE (Conference of Heads of UK Departments of Economics). From 2008-2013, he was the Senior Representative to the Research Committee of Cardiff Business School and played a significant role as one of the named REF Gurus for the 2014 Research Excellence Framework submission, contributing to research impact cases and research environment documents. Professor of Economics at Cardiff Business School since 2006 Head of Department of Economics (current and 2012-2015) Senior Rep to Research Committee (2008-2013) CHUDE Executive Committee member (2014-2016) REF Guru for 2014 submission Professor Luintel received his MPhil in 1990 and PhD in 1993 from Glasgow University. He is a member of several prestigious professional organizations including the Royal Economic Society, American Economic Association, European Economic Association, Canadian Economics Association, Money, Macro and Finance Group, and Beta Gamma Sigma. Professor Luintel's research spans several key areas in economics, with a particular focus on the intersection of finance, innovation, and economic growth. His work explores R&D, innovations, and knowledge diffusion within the framework of endogenous growth theory. He has made significant contributions to understanding the complex relationship between financial development and economic growth, examining whether financial structure matters for growth outcomes. His research also delves into macroeconomic issues through DSGE models, FOREX market efficiency, and regional economic dynamics including growth, inequality, and convergence patterns. A methodological strength of his work is the application of advanced econometric techniques, particularly applied time series and panel data analysis, to address fundamental questions in economic theory and policy. Analysis of Professor Luintel's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the finance-growth nexus, with particular attention to threshold effects and the conditions under which finance positively impacts economic development. His work increasingly examines knowledge production and spillovers, especially in emerging economies, and how these interact with financial systems. There's also a strong thread of research on banking sector dynamics, including SME lending patterns and the impact of financial liberalization on productivity. His methodological contributions in econometrics, particularly in testing weak exogeneity and developing models for scale effects, provide important tools for the broader economics community. Professor Luintel has made significant institutional contributions through his leadership roles. His service on the Management Board of Cardiff Business School and his involvement with CHUDE demonstrate his commitment to advancing economics education and research at both institutional and national levels. While specific details about his advising activities and research grants aren't prominently featured in the provided materials, his extensive publication record spanning several decades suggests substantial involvement in guiding research and securing funding for economic research projects. His work appears to involve significant international collaboration, as evidenced by co-authorship with researchers from various institutions worldwide. Professor Luintel's research has been published in prestigious journals including The Economic Journal, The Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Research Policy, Journal of Development Economics, and many other high-impact economics and finance publications.
Sitikantha Parida is an Associate Professor in the School of Business at Clark University. His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, mutual funds, strategic trading, and financial regulations. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the London School of Economics (2012) and has contributed extensively to academic journals in financial studies. Dr. Parida earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the London School of Economics in 2012. His academic background is rooted in finance with a focus on empirical research in financial markets and fund management. His research interests are centered on understanding the dynamics of mutual fund operations, including strategic trading practices, the impact of regulatory policies, and investor behavior in response to environmental and social factors. He explores topics such as the cost of misclassification in mutual funds, the influence of climate activism on fund flows, and the performance of sustainable and circular economy-focused funds. His work also examines competition within the mutual fund industry, fee transparency, and the effects of financial crises on socially responsible investments. His recent work analyzes the evolving landscape of mutual funds, particularly in the context of sustainability, climate policy, and regulatory changes. He has explored how investor behavior shifts in response to environmental activism and policy changes, as well as the operational challenges and opportunities in the circular economy sector. Earlier research investigated fund performance under varying disclosure regimes and competitive pressures in the financial sector. Dr. Parida has secured grants including the Faculty Development Fund-supported project Do Sustainable Mutual Funds Fare Better? (2022–2023) and a study on housing prices in the greater Boston area post-COVID-19. His work often bridges theoretical finance with practical implications for policy and investment strategies.
Markus Schulz is an Associated Fellow at the Max-Weber-Kolleg of the University of Erfurt . His research focuses on futures studies in sociology and social sciences, addressing global challenges like violence, hunger, climate change, and environmental destruction. Research Interests: Futures-oriented sociology, theoretical frameworks, methodological tools for anticipatory social research. Publications: 2016 paper on global trends and public discourse; 2015 edited monograph on future moves in culture, society, and technology. His work emphasizes the need for broader, anticipatory approaches in social sciences to address systemic failures like governance breakdowns and resource misallocation. He explores heuristic possibilities of prospective case studies to bridge gaps between academic theories and contemporary societal debates.
Simone Lenzu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 2018. He is also an academic consultant for the National Bank of Belgium and affiliated with research networks including the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR/VoxEU). His academic work bridges finance, macroeconomics, and industrial organization, with a strong empirical and quantitative focus on firm behavior and aggregate economic outcomes. PhD in Economics, University of Chicago MA in Economics, University of Chicago MS in Economics, Bocconi University BS in Finance, Bocconi University His research centers on understanding how financial and real market frictions—such as credit constraints, pricing rigidities, and institutional distortions—affect firm investment, productivity, resource allocation, and macroeconomic fluctuations. He emphasizes a micro-to-macro approach, combining rich firm-level datasets with structural and reduced-form econometric techniques to establish causal relationships and quantify aggregate implications. Key themes include the real effects of financial shocks, the dynamics of inflation and pricing, productivity spillovers across space and firms, and the efficiency of credit allocation. His recent publications span top journals like Review of Economic Studies , American Economic Review , Econometrica , and Journal of International Economics . His work often features collaborations with leading economists such as Mark Gertler, Xavier Giroud, and Viral Acharya. He has contributed to understanding the scarring effects of financial crises, the structure of the Phillips curve using microdata, and the propagation of productivity gains through multi-plant firms. Financial shocks and productivity dynamics Monetary policy and inflation mechanisms Resource misallocation and TFP losses Banking and sovereign debt linkages Art market and innovation valuation Networks and systemic risk Professor Lenzu advises several PhD students, including Luca Gagliardone (Yale), Quinn Maingi (USC), and Yannis Cabossioras (Federal Reserve Board). He has received research support through collaborations with central banks and policy institutions. His current working papers explore topics such as zombie lending, shadow costs of credit, and bankruptcy reforms, reflecting a strong interest in policy-relevant macro-financial questions. He is actively involved in research dissemination through media outlets such as the New York Times , VoxEU , and Huffington Post , particularly on issues of inflation, productivity, and financial stability. He teaches courses in finance and structural econometric methods.
Dr. MD Moazzem Hossain is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Governance at Murdoch Business School, Murdoch University, equivalent to an Associate Professor in North American systems. He specializes in Social and Environmental Accounting, CSR, and ESG programs. With over 16 years of academic experience, he teaches courses such as Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Technology in Accounting. His research focuses on corporate governance, sustainability reporting, and educational technology. Education: PhD in Accounting (Curtin University, 2013), Master of Professional Accounting (Federation University, 2008), MBA (University of Dhaka, 2003), and BBA (University of Dhaka, 2001). Research Interests: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability Reporting, ESG frameworks, Audit Practices, and Educational Technology in Multicultural Classrooms. Notable contributions include studies on board gender diversity, pandemic governance, and corruption in public health sectors. Recognition: PVC Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2020), Murdoch Business School Excellence in Teaching Awards (2016, 2018, 2019). Active in leadership roles such as Academic Council member and Sustainability Committee (CA ANZ). Grants and Advising: No specific grants mentioned, but extensive teaching and research advisory roles. Research spans CSR disclosures, audit committee dynamics, and pandemic responses in universities. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly stated, but collaborates on sustainability and ESG initiatives within Murdoch Business School.
Stepan Gordeev is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester (2022) and served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Connecticut (2022–2024). His research focuses on macroeconomics and economic development, examining how individual firm and household behaviors influence aggregate economic outcomes. Dr. Gordeev’s educational background includes: PhD in Economics, University of Rochester, 2022 MA in Economics, University of Rochester, 2018 BS in Economics, George Mason University, 2016 His research interests are centered on macroeconomics and economic development, particularly exploring the effects of input misallocation, product choice, and trade policies on economic productivity. He uses advanced methodologies, including machine learning, to analyze agricultural productivity, trade agreement design, and the role of subsistence farming in underdeveloped economies. Gordeev’s recent publications investigate topics such as the determinants of preferential trade agreements using machine learning, the impact of misallocation on agricultural productivity through product choice, and the relationship between nutrition demand and subsistence farming. His work highlights the importance of considering heterogeneous production technologies and transactional frictions in understanding economic development challenges. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. His research often involves collaboration with co-authors such as Sudhir Singh and Sandro Steinbach, focusing on themes like agricultural misallocation and trade policy analysis.
Dr. Esther Ann Boler is an Assistant Professor at Imperial College Business School, affiliated with multiple prestigious research centers including CEPR, CESifo, and LSE's CEP. She holds a PhD from the University of Oslo and focuses on international trade, productivity, innovation, and firm dynamics. Her work explores how globalization and technological change impact firms' performance, gender wage gaps, and financial constraints. Notable contributions include analyzing Colombian import networks, the effects of oil price shocks on clean R&D, and the role of internet restrictions like China's Great Firewall on knowledge diffusion. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Oslo Affiliations: CEPR Research Affiliate, CESifo Research Affiliate, LSE CEP Research Associate Research Interests: Dr. Boler's research spans international trade policies, firm-level productivity drivers, and the interplay between innovation and global markets. She examines how exporters' operational challenges (e.g., time zone coordination) influence gender wage disparities and how financial constraints affect firms' R&D investments and growth. Her work also addresses climate policy impacts through reallocation of R&D toward cleaner technologies. Publications Trends: Her articles consistently bridge microeconomic firm behavior with macroeconomic outcomes, emphasizing empirical methods to quantify effects of trade policies, R&D shocks, and institutional changes. Recent work highlights the transformative potential of policy interventions in driving green innovation and mitigating misallocation in resource distribution. Awards: Best Paper Award (14th Annual Postgraduate Conference on Globalisation & Economic Policy) FREIT-EITI Best Graduate Paper Prize Advising & Grants: Though no advisees are listed, her collaborative projects with institutions like the World Bank and LSE indicate involvement in funded research initiatives. Her work on financial constraints and innovation has policy relevance for addressing productivity gaps. Labs/Teams: Active in global research networks including CEPR's Trade and Globalisation program and CEP's Labour Markets programme, contributing to collaborative projects on trade policy and technological change.
