Jianye Wang

Biography

Jian-Ye Wang was a Visiting Professor of Economics and Director of the Volatility Institute at NYU Shanghai. Currently, Professor Wang is also the Managing Director, Silk Road Fund Co., Ltd. Prior to joining NYU Shanghai, he was Economic Counselor and Chief Economist of the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank), held various positions at the International Monetary Fund, and also served as Adjunct Professor of Economics at Peking University’s School of Economics. He holds a PhD and MA in Economics from Columbia University and a BA from Peking University. Professor Wang’s research areas include macroeconomics, international economics, and development economics. Recent publications include Debt, Currency and Related Reforms (China Financial Publishing House, 2012). While serving as Chief Economist of China Exim Bank (2008-2013), he directed the Bank’s economic research and semi-annual publication China and World Economic Review. Professor Wang was a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, the IMF Africa Department Best Staff Report Award, and the Chinese Government’s 1000 Talent Award.

Research Interest

Macroeconomics, International economics, Development economics