Ying Bai

Ying Bai is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests encompass development economics, economic history, and the political economy of China. He employs cutting-edge statistical techniques and novel datasets to address historical issues of paramount importance in China's development. Much of his research has been disseminated in prestigious journals, such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Econometrica.

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  • Economic history
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  • Politics and economics