Renowned Teochew Economist Named Fellow of International Economic Association

Gary Huang 2 years ago 3 min read

Recently, the International Economic Association (IEA), spearheaded by the Social Sciences Department of UNESCO, unveiled its list of 2023 IEA Fellow Awardees. Among them, Professor Yu Miaojie from Liaoning University was honored as a Fellow of the International Economic Association. He stands as the fourth Chinese economist to receive this prestigious accolade after Professors Qian Yingyi from Tsinghua University, Wu Jinglian from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and Lin Yifu from Peking University. Notably, Professor Yu Miaojie is the sole Chinese economist among the 12 global recipients of the 2023 IEA Fellow Award.

About the International Economic Association:

Established in 1950 under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Economic Association serves as a platform to facilitate global economic exchange and collaboration among economists. Through academic conferences, research projects, and scholarly publications, the IEA aims to address both theoretical and practical issues in the field of economics.

With members hailing from over 60 countries worldwide, and an additional 16 regional societies as associate members, the IEA enjoys a distinguished reputation in the global economic community. It stands as a vital international organization that brings together economists from developed and developing nations alike.

In 2018, the IEA instituted the “Arrow-Haberler Prize” and the “IEA Fellow Award,” the highest honors bestowed upon economists by the association. The 2023 cohort of IEA Fellows includes scholars such as Yu Miaojie from Liaoning University, Marc Melitz from Harvard University, Gordon Hanson from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Sam Bowles from the Santa Fe Institute, Ekaterina Zhuravskaya from the Paris School of Economics, Danny Quah from the National University of Singapore, Adam Szeidl from the Central European University in Vienna, Jayati Ghosh from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India, Ashwini Deshpande from the University of Mumbai, Sascha Becker from Monash University in Melbourne, Indermit Singh Gill from the World Bank, and Vera Songwe from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

Significance of Professor Yu Miaojie’s Achievement:

Professor Yu Miaojie’s election as an IEA Fellow not only highlights the esteem with which the international economic community regards Chinese economists but also marks a significant milestone in Liaoning University’s pursuit of excellence under the “Double First-Class” initiative. This honor notably elevates the international influence of Chinese economics, serving as a catalyst for showcasing the scholarly contributions of Chinese academics on the global stage.

About Professor Yu Miaojie:

Professor Yu Miaojie, born in 1976 in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, is a distinguished scholar and doctoral supervisor. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Currently serving as the Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Liaoning University, Professor Yu is also a Changjiang Scholar, a recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, and holds various prestigious academic positions both domestically and internationally.

Professor Yu’s research focuses on international trade and Chinese economic development. He has authored nearly 200 papers published in top-tier journals both domestically and internationally, as well as numerous monographs, textbooks, and essays in Chinese, English, and German. Recognized for his contributions, he has received multiple awards, including the Royal Economic Society Prize, the Liu Shih-Pei Economics Prize, and the Zhang Peigang Development Economics Prize, among others. Professor Yu is also a sought-after consultant for organizations such as the United Nations, the Asian Development Bank, and various government agencies.

Professor Yu’s accolades include being received by President Xi Jinping as a representative of outstanding young teachers during Peking University’s 120th anniversary celebrations and participating in a high-level symposium hosted by Premier Li Keqiang as an exemplary representative of National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars on its 25th anniversary.