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I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My research goal is to use quantitative techniques and rigorous modeling to inform the building of a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future for all. The central focus of my most recent research is the application of cutting-edge data sources and advancements in econometric techniques to investigate how social networks bolster systemic resilience against environmental hazards, particularly in the context of natural disasters and pandemics. Through modeling network spillovers and dynamics, my research provides evidence-based insights to guide decision-making, advocate for inclusive policies, and facilitate cross-regional coordination.
I have published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Regional Science and Urban Economics, Journal of Economic Geography, and Real Estate Economics. I am the current President of the American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI). I received my Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and my B.A. in Economics with honors from Zhejiang University.
Emails: yilanxu@illinois.edu Phone: 217-300-0465
Address: 309 Mumford Hall, 1301 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801-3605
