I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at The Pennsylvania State University. I will be joining Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) as an Assistant Professor. My research lies at the intersection of International Trade and Macroeconomics, with a focus on firm dynamics, innovation, and economic growth.
Email: yamingchang1@gmail.com
Here is my CV.
My job market paper can be found here.
NEWS
Feb 2026: Trade, Research Productivity, and Growth: A Dynamic General Equilibrium Approach was selected for presentation in the Rising Star Session at the CES 2026 North America Annual Conference.
March 2026: The paper was selected for presentation at the SMU Trade Conference.
March 2026: Received the 2025 Fumio Dei Award (IEFS Japan).
March 2026: The paper was shortlisted for the Kanematsu Prize.
I will be visiting the School of Economics at the University of Nottingham in July 2026.
