Population Studies and Training Center

Yuxian Chen

Predoctoral Trainee in Economics
Research Interests Growth Theory, Development Economics, Labor Economics, Economics of Education

Biography

Yuxian's research interests include development economics and economic growth, with a focus on education. She studies the market determinants of adolescents' education decisions, as well as the importance of human capital in economic growth. Her current projects include investigating quality-quantity tradeoff patterns across countries and understanding the high rate of college graduate unemployment in Africa.