Assoc. Prof. Dr. Linyue Li, Central University of Finance and Economics, China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Linyue Li, a distinguished economist from Guizhou, China, holds a Ph.D. in Economics and an MBA from Claremont Graduate University, alongside degrees from SUNY-Buffalo and Beijing Forestry University. Currently serving as Associate Professor at the School of International Trade and Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics, she specializes in international finance, open economy macroeconomics, and applied econometrics. Dr. Li has authored over 30 books and numerous SSCI-indexed publications on topics such as trade integration, digital economy, environmental psychology, and economic resilience. She has led and participated in several national and international research projects, including studies for China’s National Development and Reform Commission. A recipient of multiple national awards, she has contributed to prestigious teaching initiatives and MOOC platforms. Dr. Li is also a reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China and a frequent guest expert on CGTN. Her research promotes international cooperation and strategic economic development.
Publication Profile
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Educational Background
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Linyue Li has cultivated an impressive academic foundation in economics and strategic management across renowned institutions. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics with a specialization in International Money and Finance from Claremont Graduate University in 2011, under the guidance of Professor Thomas Willett. Simultaneously, she obtained her MBA in Strategy from the same institution, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in economic theory and business strategy. Prior to this, she completed her MA in Economics at the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY – Buffalo) in 2006, further strengthening her analytical and research capabilities. Dr. Li began her academic journey at Beijing Forestry University, where she graduated with a BS in Economics in 2007. This robust educational trajectory has shaped her into a globally engaged scholar, contributing significantly to international finance, macroeconomics, and economic policy, both in academic and applied research settings.
Professional Experience
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Linyue Li has amassed extensive academic and research experience across prestigious institutions. Since November 2018, she has served as an Associate Professor and Master’s tutor at the School of International Trade and Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), following her tenure as an Assistant Professor there from August 2012 to November 2018. Her international research exposure includes her role as a researcher at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN–DESA) from January to March 2011, where she contributed to global economic policy discussions. From July 2011 to July 2012, she worked as a researcher at the Claremont Institute for Economic and Policy Studies (CIEPS) at Claremont Graduate University. Earlier in her career, Dr. Li served as a Research Assistant (Teaching Assistant) at the School of Politics and Economics (SPE), Claremont Graduate University, from fall 2009 to spring 2010, honing her skills in economic instruction and academic inquiry.
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Linyue Li’s research is centered on international economics, with a strong interdisciplinary focus integrating trade, finance, environmental policy, and economic psychology. Her work extensively examines the impacts of foreign direct investment (FDI), intra-industry trade, and digital transformation on macroeconomic stability, business cycle synchronization, and carbon emissions—particularly within the context of the Belt and Road Initiative. She contributes empirical insights using applied econometrics and firm-level data to analyze globalization’s effects on trade performance and sustainability. Her publications in top-tier journals such as Sustainability, China Economic Review, and The World Economy reflect a commitment to exploring the dynamic relationships between economic policy, trade integration, and environmental outcomes. Dr. Li’s scholarship offers valuable guidance for policymakers and scholars seeking to understand the complexities of global economic interdependence and sustainable development, especially across emerging economies and East Asian markets participating in regional and global cooperation initiatives.
Publication Top Notes
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📄 2025 – “The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Carbon Emissions in Economies Along the Belt and Road” (Sustainability): published June 26, 2025; quantile-regression-based analysis of FDI’s nuanced impact on emissions— mdpi.com+3ideas.repec.org+3ideas.repec.org+3
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📄 2023 – “Internet and firms’ exports and imports: Firm level evidence from China” (The World Economy, DOI 10.1111/twec.13310): firm-level study using PSM-DID; currently with 1 citation. link.springer.com+5ideas.repec.org+5researchgate.net+5
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📄 2023 – (same study listed under “The World Economy” cover): corroborates the above; also indexed with 1 citation.
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📄 2017 – “The impact of intra-industry trade on business cycle synchronization in East Asia” (China Economic Review, DOI 10.1016/j.chieco.2017.07.004): Reveals intra-industry trade’s role in cycle co-movement— sciencedirect.com+13sciencedirect.com+13scispace.com+13