ZHAO Yiling

ZHAO Yiling is a Faculty member at the School of Economics, Peking University. She holds a PhD in Economics from Northwestern University and a BS in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Iowa. Her research focuses on economic history, with publications in journals such as the Journal of Economic History and China Economic Review. She has authored works on topics including Catholicism in early 20th-century China and the challenges faced by working mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. ZHAO is currently seeking part-time research assistants.

Yiling Zhao is an economic historian whose research explores the intersections of religion, gender, and economic development. Her work examines how religious institutions have shaped educational opportunities and labor market participation, particularly for women. Zhao's research interests include the historical role of Protestant and Catholic missions in China, the impact of gender on career trajectories in science, and the economic implications of religious movements. Her publications analyze topics such as sectarian competition, the gender gap in computer science, and the challenges faced by working mothers during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Zhao's scholarship bridges economic history with social and gender studies, offering insights into how institutional and cultural factors influence economic outcomes.