Welcome to the Data-Driven Applied Economics Lab (DDAE Lab)!
This research lab is established to advance empirical research in applied economics through the integration of modern econometric methods and data-driven approaches. Our work focuses on understanding key economic issues at the intersection of environment, finance, and macroeconomic policy, with particular emphasis on emerging economies. We aim to generate rigorous evidence on topics such as firm innovation, environmental performance, ESG, financial markets, and the macroeconomic impacts of policy interventions using New Keynesian DSGE models.
Dr. Le Vu Hai (Group Leader)
MSc. Nguyen Mai Ha, Phenikaa School of Economics, Phenikaa University, Vietnam
MSc. Tran Huu Dong, Phenikaa School of Economics, Phenikaa University, Vietnam
Dr. Tran Quang Thanh, Research Center for Policy Design, Tohoku University, Japan
Dr. Nguyen-Phung Thu Hang, Asian Growth Research Institute, Japan
Dr. Nguyen Duy Minh, Florida Atlantic University, USA
Dr. Yijun Yu, Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Japan
MSc. Vu Thi Kim Chi, Durham University
Dr. Le Quang Chien, Embassy of Japan, Vietnam
Our research combines substantive economic questions with rigorous empirical methods. We focus on:
Environmental and sustainability economics (e.g., GHG emissions, ESG, green transition)
Corporate finance and financial markets
Firm innovation and productivity
Macroeconomic and monetary policy, including DSGE modeling and climate-related policies
Our approach emphasizes:
Causal inference using modern econometric techniques
Data-driven methods, combining econometrics with machine learning (e.g., DDML, SHAP)
Policy relevance, particularly in informing environmental, financial, and monetary policy decisions
We conduct research projects, present at international conferences, collaborate with researchers worldwide, and mentor students in quantitative methods and academic research. We welcome students and collaborators interested in applied economics and data-driven research.