Zizhong Yan is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Economic and Social Research (IESR), Jinan University, in Guangzhou, China. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick in 2018.
His research is primarily in econometrics, particularly panel data methods and network econometrics. His applied interests lie in labour economics and the economics of education. His applied research concerns human capability development, including the role of family investment and education in developing cognitive and non-cognitive skills. His current interests also include how AI affects the demand for skills and employment opportunities.
Selected Publications
Lavy, Victor, Giulia Lotti, Zizhong Yan (2022) “Empowering Mothers and Enhancing Early Childhood Investment: Effect on Adults Outcomes and Children Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Skills”, Journal of Human Resources, 57(3): 821-867