A economics researcher
A mother; and
A photographer
Welcome to my page!
I'm a PhD researcher in Economics at the Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology, specializing in
Development Economics with a focus on gender issues. My
current research focuses on the socio-economic landscapes of
Vietnam and Iran. I have access to VHLSS and Vietnamese
Enterprise data, and have cleaned these datasets extensively.
Feel free to reach out if you need assistance with cleaning
these datasets. Beyond academia, I'm a proud mother and a
photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature
through my lens.
Enjoy exploring my work!
My working papers.
My working papers focus on significant economic and leadership topics that impact global development, with a focus on gender issues.
Women Leadership
Trade Liberalization and Female Leadership in
Vietnamese Firms
We are examining the improved performance of female-led
firms, factories, and enterprises in the south east
Asian country of Vietnam following the country's WTO
accession in 2007.
(with Robin Kaiji GONG, Yatang LIN, Jin WANG)
Belt & Road Impacts
State-Owned Enterprises in China's Belt and Road
Initiative
We analyze the determining factors of Chinese foreign
direct investment under the Belt and Road Initiative,
with particular emphasis on the role of Chinese
state-owned enterprises.
(with Albert Francis PARK, Angela TRITTO)
Import & Hate Crimes
The Impact of Import Competition and Trump's
Election on Hate Crimes
I have studied how import competition and Trump's
election have led to the rise in hate crimes in the
United States.
Download the paper
here.
Protests and Firm Performance
We are studying how protests affect firm performance
in the context of Iran.
In Progress.
Helpful resources for researchers.
A curated collection of tools, courses, and materials that I've found valuable in my research journey. These resources cover econometrics, writing, and programming tools essential for modern economic research.
Mixtape Sessions
Comprehensive causal inference workshops and training sessions covering modern econometric methods and research design.
Visit Mixtape SessionsEconometrics Academy
Free online courses covering fundamental and advanced econometric concepts with practical applications.
Visit Econometrics AcademyUsing Stata for Principles of Econometrics
Comprehensive guide for econometrics analysis.
Get the BookThe Little Book of Research Writing
Essential guide for clear and effective academic writing, perfect for researchers and graduate students.
View on GoodreadsI have had the privilege of saving some awesome moments in time.
Photography is more than capturing moments - it's about finding beauty in both the extraordinary and mundane. Through the lens, everyday scenes transform into compelling stories, while fleeting expressions become timeless memories.
My work seeks to document life's authentic moments, from quiet morning light streaming through windows to the raw energy of street scenes. Each image is an invitation to pause, observe, and connect with the world around us in ways we might otherwise miss.
