Research

2022.01-2022.06 Extreme Weathers/Disasters in China 

Tsinghua University

Abstract & Brief

Due to the climate change, extreme weathers and disasters (typhoons, floods, droughts, freezes…) happen more frequently than before, causing significant loss in local cities/counties. Under this background, this project aims to build the database of extreme weather/disasters in China and explore impacts of extreme weathers/disasters on 1) the local economy (GDP/income, growth rate); 2) different sectors (power plants, transmission networks, real estate, agriculture…) in China, drawing vulnerability curves for each industry to different hazards (preferably with a vulnerability curve or data on the level of damage for each level of hazard), which could provide dataset for the further research.

2021.12-Now Why Don't Chinese Girls Choose More Prestigious Universities?

ShanghaiTech University

Abstract & Brief

We observe a longstanding phenomenon in China over the past two decades: the declining representation of women as they advance through the university hierarchy. Our analysis, based on administrative data from China’s college entrance exams spanning from 1999 to 2003, reveals compelling evidence that even when Chinese girls achieve the same scores as their male counterparts, they are less likely to attend elite universities (Project 985). The tradeoff is that they are less likely to fail their target universities. We identify two key explanations for this phenomenon. First, elite universities in China disproportionally focus on science and technology, resulting in a smaller share of female students. Second, when confronted with high-stakes and high-risk decisions, such as choosing a university, girls tend to make conservative choices. This is particularly important because, during the early 2000s, most Chinese provinces adopted a sequential admission mechanism. Choosing the first-choice school became a critical and risky decision. If a student’s exam score barely misses the admission cutoff for their first-choice school, they could end up in a considerably less desirable institution. Supporting our findings, we exploit a reform that shifted the timing of school submissions from before the exam to after the exam. This change reduced uncertainties and subsequently helped narrow the gender

2021.11-2022.08 Policy Design to Facilitate the Achievement of China's Dual Carbon Goals - Based on Carbon Taxation and Carbon Trading   

ShanghaiTech University

Abstract & Brief

The project will design a carbon taxation system that matches the carbon emission trading mechanism based on the practice and successful experience of other countries which use policy tools to achieve carbon emission reduction; analyze and compare the effects of carbon tax and carbon trading on emission reduction and economy development. This project include two research questions: 1) The coordinated design of carbon taxation and carbon trading; 2) Based on carbon taxation and carbon trading to simulate China's path to achieve dual carbon goals. Three methods would be applied in this project: 1) Computable General Equilibrium Model (Use GAMS to build); 2) Comparative analysis method; 3) Experimental method.

2021.03-2021.08 Digital Fragmentation and Digital Sovereignty(Presentation Link)

University of Bonn

Abstract & Brief

The project deals with the interactions between the idea of digital sovereignty and the increasing fragmentation of cyberspace and internet governance. To better understand digital trends, it is necessary to bring together interdisciplinary expertise, including knowledge from political science, regional science, law, computer science, sociology and economics. In this context, a network based on research networks will be created to theoretically and empirically address the following core questions: How can the acceleration of digital fragmentation and the emergence of new fault lines be approached conceptually and from a multidisciplinary perspective, classifications and explanations…Currently, the project focuses on digital currency and 5G strategy.

2020.05-2020.08 Renewable Energy to Promote Ecological Restoration Project

Tsinghua University & UNCCD

Abstract & Brief

The project was one of the major programme under the cooperation system between Tsinghua University and UNCCD, focusing on using and establishing renewable energy to resolve the critical challenges from global warming, environmental degradation and the consequent series of social problems. For the ultimate goal of practically building the facilities in reality, a mature business model as well as a solid financing mode have been studied and delivered during this project.  The sustainable development mechanism has been seriously considered and taken into account. Cases studies were conducted to approach for the financing support. This year, the Chinese mission to the EU adopted and expressed some of our views at the climate conference.  The report and brochure were in the process.

2019.10 –2020.02 Welfare Effects of Carbon Taxation in Germany

University of Bonn

Abstract & Brief

The research examines the non-environmental welfare effect of carbon taxation in Germany. The Overlapping Generation Model is applied to measure the welfare effects on the younger generations and older households under the carbon taxation policy. To further visualise the effect, controlled trails were conducted as: 1) prototype (No carbon taxation). 2) With carbon taxation, but no-rebate. 3) With carbon taxation and labor-taxation rebate. From the view of social efficiency and equity, the non-environmental welfare effects of the carbon taxation in Germany are quantified such that we find that carbon taxation better improves the welfare of younger generation than older generation, for newborn generation agents, they prefer living with carbon taxation reform. Therefore, carbon taxation is basically regarded as a good choice for Germany to improve both environmental and social welfare.

2015.11 – 2018.05 Data of Event Venues in China and Other Countries

Shanghai University of International Business and Economics

Abstract & Brief

In the background of the explosive increase of the human needs on the cultural and professional knowledge, the rapid development of exhibition venues and the tertiary industry occurs, which arouses the discussion about their symbiotic relationship. To scientifically explain the connections and influencing mechanism, this thesis was trying to visualize and exam it through the method of case study, empirical analysis and grey relevance analysis. Two stages were included during the project: 1) worldwidely studied the successful models of event venues and translated the materials into Chinese for the second stage. 2) Focused on the current status in China and horizontally compared the process, so as integrating the useful theories and delivering a reasonable suggestion. Ultimately, the research found that exhibition venues do have a significant impact on the tertiary industry through the approach of industrial relevance.

2016.05 – 2016.07 Income inequality–trend in Norway

Osnabrueck University of Applied Science

Abstract & Brief

The objective of this project is to find out the critical theory of the amazing performance against income inequality, while remains the rate of development in Norway. The study analysed the incomes of different industries and compared the results with the expected value of other OECD countries through Gini index system. Regarding the financial situation of Norway, we found that the government Norway plays a good tradeoff between reformation for stimulating economic growth and emphasis of fighting income inequality. The government and people are well united for the income distribution challenges. So as the result, a good balance of sustainable development and income equality has been achieved in Norway. Therefore, the final result suggests Governments and businesses should adopt a wage reformation and conduct an incentive policy for people to encourage working and eliminate inequality.