My research lies at the intersection of labor, behavioral and health economics, focusing on how individual characteristics, social environments, and public policies shape human capabilities. Using empirical and experimental methods, I aim to better understand the factors that enable individuals to develop and fully utilize their capabilities.
E-mail: shen.yanni@outlook.com
Selected Publications
Ishikawa, Y., Kim, Y., Nakayama, M., Sakamoto, R., & Shen, Y. (2026). Social norms and diets for young women. Journal of the Japanese and International Economies, 101450.
Wang, D., & Shen, Y. (2022). Sanitation and work time: Evidence from the toilet revolution in rural China. World Development, 158, 105992.
Working Papers
Employer Diversity Signals and Match Quality in Job Search (with Kotaro Fujisaki, Yumi Ishikawa, and Miki Kohara), 2026