Xiaobing Wang
Regular biography
Dr. Xiaobing Wang is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of Economics. His research focuses on growth and development, the economics of China, and labour economics. He is also the research director at the Manchester China Institute. Dr. Wang holds a PhD in Economics from King’s College London and master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and the University of Birmingham. His work explores topics such as structural change, income distribution in China, and the role of the state in development. He has contributed to academic journals and has supervised doctoral research in these areas.
Scholar-generated biography
Xiaobing Wang is an economist whose research focuses on growth and development, particularly within the context of the Chinese economy. His work explores structural economic challenges, including dual circulation, common prosperity, and the role of the state in development. Wang examines topics such as rural-urban divides, taxation impacts, and labor market dynamics, with a focus on poverty, inequality, and social welfare. His research also addresses the effects of policy interventions, such as minimum living standards and tax reforms, on economic outcomes. By analyzing both micro-foundations and macroeconomic trends, Wang contributes to understanding China's development trajectory and its implications for global economic policy.