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Zhenlin Yang is an internationally recognized scholar in spatial econometrics and panel data models, known for his pioneering methodological contributions and impactful research in econometrics and statistics.
Combines rigorous methodological innovation in spatial econometrics and panel data analysis with practical applications in urban economics, real estate, and market dynamics; recognized for robust statistical inference methods, leadership in editorial service, and significant contributions to econometric theory and practice.
Focused research areas include Development and refinement of spatial econometric models, including spatial dynamic panel data models, robust estimation under heteroskedasticity, bootstrap-based inference, and advanced methods for event-time and duration analysis.
Combines rigorous methodological innovation in spatial econometrics and panel data analysis with practical applications in urban economics, real estate, and market dynamics; recognized for robust statistical inference methods, leadership in editorial service, and significant contributions to econometric theory and practice.
Focused research areas include Development and refinement of spatial econometric models, including spatial dynamic panel data models, robust estimation under heteroskedasticity, bootstrap-based inference, and advanced methods for event-time and duration analysis.
Areas of Expertise
Spatial EconometricsPanel Data ModelsBootstrapBias CorrectionLifetime Data Analysis
Past Awarded Grant
- Inferences for Spatial Dynamic Panel Data Models with Applications. Singapore Management University, 01.10.2016-28.02.2020.
- Joint Tests for Dynamic and Spatial Effects in Panel Data Models with Fixed Effects. Singapore Management University, 08/2014-07/2015.
- Unified Estimation of Dynamic Models with Short Panels. Singapore Management University, 03/2013-02/2014.
- Heteroscedasticity and Non-normality Robust LM Tests of Spatial Dependence. Singapore Management University, 11/2011-12/2012.
- Tests of Spatial Effects based on Bootstrapped Critical Values. Singapore Management University, 11/2010-10/2011.
Latest Publications
Showing up to 6 latest publications from the past 5 years.
- X Meng, Z YangJournal of Business and Economic Statistics, 1-34, 2025
- X Meng, Z Yang
- X Meng, Z Yang
- O Akgün, A Pirotte, G Urga, Z Yang
- PL Chang, R Makioka, BL Ng, Z YangSingapore Management University, 2024
- Equal predictive ability tests based on panel data with applications to OECD and IMF forecasts [2024]O Akgun, A Pirotte, G Urga, Z YangInternational Journal of Forecasting 40 (1), 202-228, 2024
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. (Statistics), University of Alberta, Canada, 1992
- M.Sc. (Applied Statistics), University of Guelph, Canada, 1987
- B.Eng. (Metal Materials), Northeastern University, China, 1983
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- Spatial Econometrics
- Panel Data Models
- Bootstrap Methods for Refined Inferences
- Event times analysis
RESEARCH ADVISOR/CO-RESEARCH ADVISOR TO:
- LIU Shew Fan, 2011.8-2016.5
- LI Liyao, 2015.8-2019.7
- XU Yuhong, 2015.8-2020.6
- MENG Xiaoyu, 2016.8-2022.6
- WU Yifan, 2016.8-2022.6