Projects per year
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Research interests
Business & Economics - International trade
Business & Economics - Chinese economy
Business & Economics - International macroeconomics
Business & Economics - Economic growth and development
Business & Economics - Global economy
Business & Economics - Chinese economy
Business & Economics - International macroeconomics
Business & Economics - Economic growth and development
Business & Economics - Global economy
Position Held
MPhil and PhD Programs Coordinator (Economics)
Associate Director of Center for Economic Growth
Associate Director of Center for Economic Growth
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Economics, PhD, The University of Western Ontario
2010
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Equity Financing and Firm Exports: Evidence from IPO Approvals in China
GONG, R. K. (PI), SUN, S. T. (CoI) & LI, Y. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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The Connection between Import and Export Markets: A Quantitative Analysis of Trade Relationships of Chinese Firms
YEAPLE, S. R. (CoI) & LI, Y. (PI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Equity financing and exports: Evidence from IPO approvals in China
Gong, R. K., Li, Y. A., Sun, S. T. & Wei, S. J., Aug 2026, In: Journal of International Economics. 162, 18 p., 104292.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Who bears the cost: Financial frictions and labor markdown
Li, M., Li, Y. A. & Li, Z., Sept 2026, In: Journal of Development Economics. 183, 16 p., 103828.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Exchange rate pass-through and importers’ credit constraints: Evidence from China
Li, Y. A., Lu, L. & Zhao, T., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. 236, 107044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Tickets to the global market: First US patent award and Chinese firm exports
Gong, R. K., Li, Y. A., Manova, K. & Sun, S. T., Sept 2025, In: Journal of International Economics. 157, 104124.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Equity Financing and Trade: Evidence from IPO Approvals in China
Sun, S. T., Wei, S.-J., Gong, R. K. & Li, Y. A., May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Paper › peer-review
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The Mechanics of Growing and Maintaining a Supplier Base: Evidence from Chinese Firms/Presenter
LI, Y. A. (Invited speaker)
19 Aug 2025 → 22 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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International Studies of Economics (Journal)
LI, Y. (Associate Editor)
1 Oct 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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China & World Economy (Journal)
LI, Y. (Associate Editor)
1 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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The Journal of International Trade and Economic Development (Journal)
LI, Y. (Editorial Board Member)
1 May 2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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China Agricultural Economic Review (Journal)
LI, Y. (Referee)
1 Jan 2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Awards
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Excellent Teaching Recognition for ECON4364 and ECON2123
LI, Y. (Recipient), Dec 2025
Prize: Honorary Award
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teaching excellent recognition for ECON4364 (Fall2022)
LI, Y. (Recipient), Dec 2023
Prize: Honorary Award
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The Franklin Prize for Year 2021 (which covers Winter 2020, Spring, Summer and Fall 2021) in Undergraduate Teaching category
LI, Y. (Recipient), Dec 2022
Prize: Honorary Award
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IEMS (HKUST Institute for Emerging Market Studies) Research Award 2021
LI, Y. (Recipient), Apr 2021
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize