I am a PhD candidate in Economics at Boston College. My research interests lie in microeconomic theory and applied microeconomics, connecting theoretical insights with humanity and real-world policy impacts. My recent empirical work studies the impact of fertility reducing policies on the marriage market outcome and educational attainment of women, using the evidence from China's One-Child Policy. My theoretical paper characterizes a class of individual preferences that can serve as the foundation of the endogenous social minimum, showing how compassion for the worst-off can emerge with strains of commitment and no envy.

I am on the job market for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Email: yufeng.shi@bc.edu