Dynamic Optimization of Distributed Photovoltaic Systems
This course project develops a continuous-time optimal control model in which a social planner jointly chooses distributed photovoltaic subsidies and direct pollution abatement. …
Long-Term Effects of Education on Earnings and Psychological Well-Being
Using data from the Chinese Family Panel Survey from 2010 to 2022, this project applies regression discontinuity methods to study the long-run effects of major education reforms on …
Government Endorsement and Voter Skepticism: Selective Disclosure in Political Communication
This capstone project develops theoretical predictions about voter behavior when governments have different policy preferences and may disclose information selectively. I designed …
Clear Sky, Clear Minds: Empirical Evidence from NSFC Applications
This project studies how air pollution shapes academic research activity. Using pollution exposure from upwind cities as an instrumental variable and linking daily weather and air …
Policy Effects on Real Estate Supply Behavior in Suzhou
This project studies how a 2013 air-defense parking rent regulation affected housing supply decisions in Suzhou. Using detailed data on underground garage column spacing in …
The Effect of Nutrition Label Education on Consumers' Healthy Diet Choices
This field experiment evaluates whether nutrition label education changes consumers' willingness to pay for healthier food options. The intervention increased willingness to pay …