Degree
Ph.D.
Advisor
Marc Bellemare and Stephen Polasky
Education
B.A., Economics, China Agricultural University
B.S., Mathematics, China Agricultural University
Biography
Yanxu is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. His research primarily explores the intersection of environmental and development economics, with a particular emphasis on ecosystem services and natural capital accounting. Driven by a commitment to improving public policymaking, he investigates the economic impacts of environmental policies and the environmental consequences of economic development. His work employs transdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges and inform sustainable solutions.
Areas of Interest
- Resource and Environmental Economics
- Development Economics
- Forest Economics
- Ecosystem Services