Regular biography
WEN Yi is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Antai College of Economics & Management. His research focuses on Economics, with a particular emphasis on the economic development of China and its implications for global economic history. He teaches courses such as 'MIB Chinese Economy,' which explores China's rise and its impact on traditional economic theories. His work includes the book 'The Making of an Economic Superpower—Unlocking China's Secret of Rapid Industrialization,' published by World Scientific. His teaching approach involves interactive discussions with students.
Scholar-generated biography
Yi Wen is a scholar specializing in Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy, Development, and the Chinese Economy. Their research explores topics such as housing booms, aggregate demand fluctuations, and financial crises, with a focus on China's economic dynamics. Publications include analyses of the high saving rate puzzle, inventory cycles, and the impact of oil shocks. Wen's work also examines speculative bubbles, credit cycles, and the role of financial development in long-run volatility. Their research employs tools like wavelet analysis for business cycle studies and integrates real business cycle models with empirical data. The work highlights the interplay between macroeconomic policies and economic growth in developing economies, particularly China.