Lecturer, Economics
drdpr6@jmu.edu
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Teaching & Research Interests
- Political economy of development
- Economics of institutions and culture
- Economic history (economic growth and long-run development)
Education
- Ph.D. Economics/Economic History, George Mason University - 2023
- Ph.D. Economics/Monetary Economics, Peking University - 2004
Positions Held
- Assistant Professor, Westmont College, 2023-2025
- Senior Research Fellow, Ministry of Finance of China, 2004-2016
Select Publications
Han, L. (2023). Physical vs. institutional public goods provision: Evidence from China. Institutional Public Goods Provision: Evidence from China (March 1, 2023).
Han, L. (2023). Protecting property rights under state ownership: Evidence from China.
Wang, X., Han, L., Huang, J., Zhang, L., & Rozelle, S. (2016). Gender and off‐farm employment: Evidence from rural China. China & World Economy, 24(3), 18-36.
Han, L., & Hare, D. (2013). The link between credit markets and self-employment choice among households in rural China. Journal of Asian Economics, 26, 52-64.
Han, M. L., & Lee, M. I. H. (2012). Optimal liquidity and economic stability. International Monetary Fund.
Awards and Recognitions
- Faculty Professional Development Grants, Westmont College
- Publication Accelerator Grant, Institute for Human Studies at George Mason University
- Ph.D. Fellowship, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Service
- Discussant, Public Choice Society Annal Meeting, 2019
Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
