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I am looking for a Ph.D. position in economics and predoctoral (pre-doc) positions.

Short Bio

I am Yuyang Zhan (詹禹阳, pronunciation), a forth-year undergraduate student majoring in Economics at Renmin University of China. I have been admitted into the Master of Applied Science in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. You can view my CV here.

I am interested in the intersections of Political Economy, Development Economics, and Behavioral Economics. I explore how individuals’ beliefs, ideology, social norms, and cognitive biases interact with development and political outcomes. Currently, I am particularly interested in how misperceptions about others’ beliefs create economically meaningful impacts, and how information interventions can correct these biases. Besides, I am also interested in probabilistic judgment. Scroll down to see more information.

Education

Degree Programs

• Not yet enrolled: Master of Applied Science in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Sept. 2022 - June 2026: Bachelor of Economics, Renmin University of China (expected)

Non-Degree Programs

• Sept. 2024 - January 2026: MicroMasters Program in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• July 2024: International Summer Institute, Oriel College, University of Oxford

Honors and Awards

• National Scholarship (10,000 rmb, highest), Ministry of Education of PRC, 2024
• Merit Student, RUC, 2023, 2024
• International Exchange Scholarship (10,000 rmb, highest), RUC with Dahua Education Fund, 2025
• Research and Innovation Scholarship (10,000 rmb, highest), RUC with JD.com, Inc., 2025