Angela Yueyi Qin, PhD

Hi! I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at George Washington University, specializing in international trade and policy analysis.

My research examines how trade policies—particularly the 2018–2019 U.S.–China trade-war tariffs—affect consumer prices and employment, with a focus on uncovering the mechanisms behind incomplete tariff pass-through and the regional impact of protectionist policies. My work aims to inform evidence-based trade policy design by identifying how supply chains, consumer behavior, and market concentration shape the transmission of tariffs through the economy.

Currently on the 2025-26 academic job market, I seek opportunities that combine empirical rigor with policy relevance, bridging research and practical solutions to global trade challenges.

Primary fields: International Trade, Public Policy, Political Economy
Secondary fields: Labor Economics, Applied Microeconomics

Contact me: yqin2@gwu.edu

Originally from China, I came to the United States as an undergraduate student, where I developed a strong interest in economics at a small yet nurturing liberal arts college - Washington college. I was fascinated by questions such as why countries trade and how changes in trade policy affect people’s everyday lives. This curiosity drew me to study how policies shape real-world outcomes — from prices and trade to jobs and communities — and ultimately led me to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics at the George Washington University.

I remain deeply passionate about using rigorous empirical methods to study policy-relevant questions that connect academic research to real-world impact. Outside of research, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new cuisines, and traveling — experiences that continually remind me of the diversity and interconnectedness of the world economies I study.

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