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Qi Ye
Edmonton,AB
Work Preference
Summary
Economics Ph.D. with expertise in international trade, applied econometrics, and policy-oriented economic research. Extensive experience leading and contributing to competitive grant-funded research projects, including the preparation of research proposals, technical reports, and policy recommendations for national and provincial funding agencies. Proven ability to independently manage and analyze large-scale Chinese firm-level and regional datasets using Stata, Python, and MATLAB, with strong expertise in causal inference, policy evaluation, and quantitative modeling. Published multiple peer-reviewed articles in internationally recognized journals and collaborated on interdisciplinary research with international academic partners. Recognized for delivering rigorous empirical analysis, translating complex data into actionable policy insights, and managing research projects from data acquisition to publication.
Work History
Economics Domain Expert – Large Language Model Val
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
Chengdu, Sichuan
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Served as an economics domain expert, validating AI-generated content for accuracy and policy relevance.
- Applied expertise in international trade and applied economics to evaluate complex analytical outputs.
- Identified theoretical and methodological inconsistencies, improving model reliability and response quality.
- Contributed to the development of economics-focused large language models through expert review and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Visiting Scholar
School of Business, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Led innovative research initiatives to explore new areas of inquiry, enhancing the academic discipline.
- Mentored students through direct academic support, fostering improved understanding and performance.
- Facilitated impactful group discussions to drive student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Participated actively in conferences and seminars to stay updated with the latest research trends and methodologies.
Education
Ph.D. - Economics
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
China06-2026
M.D. - Economics
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
China06-2022
B.A. - Science Management
Keuka College
U.S06-2020
B.A. - Economics
Yunnan University of Finance And Economics
China06-2020
Skills
- Big-data analysis
- Econometric modeling
- Policy evaluation
- Stata, Python, MATLAB, Power BI
- Academic writing
Timeline
Economics Domain Expert – Large Language Model Val
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
10.2025 - 11.2025
Visiting Scholar
School of Business, University of Alberta
09.2024 - 01.2025
Ph.D. - Economics
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
M.D. - Economics
Southwestern University of Finance And Economics
B.A. - Science Management
Keuka College
B.A. - Economics
Yunnan University of Finance And Economics
Publications
- Yunong Li, Yi Lu, Qi Ye, Mao Zhou, 2025, Trade Liberalisation and Industrial Agglomeration: Evidence From China., World Economy, 10.1111/twec.13710
- Xia Wang, Qi Ye, Du Yan, Mao Zhou, 2024, The Effectiveness of Building Energy Efficiency Standards on Carbon Emission Efficiency in Commercial Buildings- Evidence from Chinese provincial data., Chinese Journal of Population Resources and Environment, 10.1016/j.cjpre.2024.09.004
- Wasi Ul Hassan Shah, Gang Hao, Rizwana Yasmeen, Hong Yan, Qi Ye, 2024, Impact of agricultural technological innovation on total-factor agricultural water usage efficiency: Evidence from 31 Chinese Provinces., Agricultural Water Management, 10.1016/j.agwat.2024.108905
- Qi Ye, Jie Yan, 2024, The effect of service outsourcing on labor income share: Measuring labor income share from the global value chains perspective., Plos One, 10.1371/journal.pone.0309656
Hobbies and Interests
- International Trade
- International Business
- Spatial Economics
Seminar And Conference Presentations
- 2024, Young Economist Society Annual Conference, Xi'an, 05/24
- 2023, The 22nd China Economic Annual Conference, Guangzhou, 05/23
- 2022, The 9th International Workshop on Regional, Urban, and Spatial Economics in China, Sichuan, 11/22
- 2022, The 21st National University International Trade Discipline Cooperation Meeting and 2022 China International Trade Discipline Development Forum, Shandong, 11/22
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1998
- Citizenship: China
Languages
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin Chinese
Publications
- Yunong Li, Yi Lu, Qi Ye, Mao Zhou, 2025, Trade Liberalisation and Industrial Agglomeration: Evidence From China., World Economy, 10.1111/twec.13710
- Xia Wang, Qi Ye, Du Yan, Mao Zhou, 2024, The Effectiveness of Building Energy Efficiency Standards on Carbon Emission Efficiency in Commercial Buildings- Evidence from Chinese provincial data., Chinese Journal of Population Resources and Environment, 10.1016/j.cjpre.2024.09.004
- Wasi Ul Hassan Shah, Gang Hao, Rizwana Yasmeen, Hong Yan, Qi Ye, 2024, Impact of agricultural technological innovation on total-factor agricultural water usage efficiency: Evidence from 31 Chinese Provinces., Agricultural Water Management, 10.1016/j.agwat.2024.108905
- Qi Ye, Jie Yan, 2024, The effect of service outsourcing on labor income share: Measuring labor income share from the global value chains perspective., Plos One, 10.1371/journal.pone.0309656
Research Grants
- Trade Policy Uncertainty and China’s Labor Income Share: Causal Effects, Mechanisms, and Policy Responses, 72173100, 2021-2026, Collaborator
- Research on the Overall Strategy and Policy Measures for Advancing Institutional Opening-up, 2024, Collaborator
- Strategies and Policy Measures for Promoting High-quality Trade Development in China, 2020, Collaborator
- Improving the Spatial Layout of China's Pilot Free Trade Zones, 2022, Research Assistant
- Institutional Innovation in Pilot Free Trade Zones and High-quality Trade Development in Sichuan Province, 2022, Research Assistant
- Productivity Self-selection Effects in Chinese Firms' Outward Foreign Direct Investment Modes, 2020, Research Assistant
Research Interests
- International Trade
- International Business
- Spatial Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Trade Frictions
Seminar And Conference Presentations
- 2024, Young Economist Society Annual Conference, Xi'an, 05/24
- 2023, The 22nd China Economic Annual Conference, Guangzhou, 05/23
- 2022, The 9th International Workshop on Regional, Urban, and Spatial Economics in China, Sichuan, 11/22
- 2022, The 21st National University International Trade Discipline Cooperation Meeting and 2022 China International Trade Discipline Development Forum, Shandong, 11/22
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1998
- Citizenship: China
Languages
- English
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience