Faculty Profile

Yuan Mei is an accomplished economist specializing in international trade, spatial economics, and development economics, with impactful research and teaching at Singapore Management University.

Recognized for rigorous quantitative and empirical research in international trade, with contributions to policy-relevant topics such as trade sanctions, regulatory barriers, and market competition; recipient of multiple fellowships and grants, including Singapore Ministry of Education Tier 1 Grants and the WTO Essay Competition award.

Focused research areas include Quantitative analysis of international trade cooperation and sanctions; leadership and trade dynamics in China; regulatory protection and product standards; impacts of trade agreements on prices and competition.