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Jianhuan Xu is an accomplished economist specializing in macroeconomics, industry dynamics, and international trade, with a strong publication record and recognized contributions to both research and teaching.
Recognized for integrating rigorous empirical analysis with policy-relevant questions in macroeconomics and industry studies; recipient of multiple research grants and best paper awards; impactful in bridging theory and real-world economic challenges, especially in the context of China and international trade.
Focused research areas include Firm growth and industry dynamics; trade imbalances and environmental impacts; market failures and government intervention; innovation, patents, and productivity; urban-rural economic disparities; tax policy and business activity.
Recognized for integrating rigorous empirical analysis with policy-relevant questions in macroeconomics and industry studies; recipient of multiple research grants and best paper awards; impactful in bridging theory and real-world economic challenges, especially in the context of China and international trade.
Focused research areas include Firm growth and industry dynamics; trade imbalances and environmental impacts; market failures and government intervention; innovation, patents, and productivity; urban-rural economic disparities; tax policy and business activity.
Areas of Expertise
MacroeconomicsEconomic growthInnovationMacro laborApplied micro
Past Awarded Grant
- 2021 MOE Tier I research grant
- 2018 MOE Tier I research grant
- 2017 MOE Tier I research grant
- 2016 MOE Tier I research grant
- 2014 NYU CV Star Center research grant
Latest Publications
Showing up to 6 latest publications from the past 5 years.
- Q He, W Jin, J Xu, G Yang
- Y Koh, J Li, J XuReview of Economics and Statistics 107 (2), 476-493, 2025
- Q He, G Yang, J XuAvailable at SSRN 4350179, 2024
- I Baydur, J XuInternational Economic Review 65 (3), 1357-1386, 2024
- J Lee, SJ Wei, J XuJournal of International Money and Finance 144, 103090, 2024
- Mild government failure [2023]SJ Wei, J Xu, G Yin, X ZhangNational Bureau of Economic Research, 2023