Xianwen Shi

Xianwen Shi is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on Microeconomic theory and Industrial organization. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (2007), along with M.A. degrees from Yale (2003) and Peking University (1999), and a B.S. from Beijing Jiaotong University (1996). His work includes publications in top economics journals such as the Review of Economic Studies, American Economic Review, and Econometrica. He teaches courses in Economic Theory, Advanced Microeconomic Theory, and Microeconomic Theory Workshop. His contact information is available at xianwen.shi@utoronto.ca and his personal website.

Xianwen Shi is a Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto, specializing in Microeconomic Theory, Mechanism Design, and Auction Theory. His research explores the design of economic mechanisms, strategic behavior in auctions, and the implications of information disclosure. Key topics include optimal auction design with information acquisition, discriminatory disclosure, and the role of information in competitive markets. Shi's work also examines contests, voting rules, and market segmentation, with a focus on how institutions and incentives shape economic outcomes. His publications highlight the interplay between strategic decision-making, market structure, and information asymmetry, contributing to both theoretical and applied microeconomic analysis.