Dr. Lingsheng Meng is an accomplished economist whose scholarly work spans Development Economics, Labor Economics, Public Economics, and the Chinese Economy, with a strong record of rigorous empirical research and international academic engagement. He completed his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, following earlier degrees including an M.Phil. in Economics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a double major B.A. from Peking University, each contributing to his strong theoretical foundation and interdisciplinary insight. Throughout his professional experience, Dr. Lingsheng Meng has served in several influential academic positions, including Associate Professor roles at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Tsinghua University, Visiting Associate Professor at Stanford University, and Research Scholar appointments at leading research centers, where he has contributed to collaborative economic research projects focusing on labor markets, educational outcomes, poverty alleviation, and public policy evaluation. His research interests center on understanding how economic institutions, political structures, and demographic behaviors influence development trajectories, while his research skills include advanced econometrics, quasi-experimental methods, impact evaluation, and the analysis of large administrative and survey datasets. Demonstrating strong scholarly productivity, he has authored widely cited publications in major international journals, and his work has been recognized for methodological depth and policy relevance. His career achievements include participation in international research fellowships, contributions to cross-country development studies, and recognition for influential journal articles that have shaped contemporary debates in applied economics. Awards and honors associated with his academic contributions reflect his sustained excellence in research, collaboration, and policy engagement. In conclusion, Dr. Lingsheng Meng exemplifies a committed and impactful scholar whose interdisciplinary approach, analytical sophistication, and contributions to global economic research position him as a leading voice in his field, with continued potential for future innovations in evidence-based economic policy and development studies.

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Featured Publications 

1. Li, H., Meng, L., & Zhou, L. A. (2008). Political connections, financing and firm performance: Evidence from Chinese private firms. Journal of Development Economics. Citations: 2495.

2. Li, H., Meng, L., & Zhang, J. (2006). Why do entrepreneurs enter politics? Evidence from China. Economic Inquiry. Citations: 658.

3. Chen, Y., Li, H., & Meng, L. (2013). Prenatal sex selection and missing girls in China: Evidence from the diffusion of diagnostic ultrasound. Journal of Human Resources. Citations: 320.

4. Meng, L. (2013). Evaluating China’s poverty alleviation program: A regression discontinuity approach. Journal of Public Economics. Citations: 216.

5. Li, H., Meng, L., Shi, X., & Wu, B. (2012). Does attending elite colleges pay in China? Journal of Comparative Economics. Citations: 197.

6. Zhou, G., Chu, G., Li, L., & Meng, L. (2020). The effect of artificial intelligence on China’s labor market. China Economic Journal. Citations: 149.

7. Li, H., Meng, L., Shi, X., & Wu, B. (2012). Does having a cadre parent pay? Evidence from the first job offers of Chinese college graduates. Journal of Development Economics. Citations: 97.