Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Liu, Derek
Postdoctoral Fellow, 2011-2012
Director, Quantitative Development and Econometric Research
Value Line
Former:
Senior Economist, Shui On Group
2011-2012 Postdoctoral Fellow, USC US-China Institute
Professor, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Video: Harmonious Society in Action (2011)
Dissertation:- "Central Control vs. Decentralization in Authoritarian Systems: Evidence from Local Social Policy in China" (UCSD)
Work in Progress:
- "The Political Logic of Local Social Spending in China"
- "The Lame Duck Status in Non-Democracies: The Mandatory Retirement Age and Politicians' Policy Preference in China"
Book Reviews:
- Andrew C. Mertha, "China's Water Warriors: Citizen Action and Policy Change." Journal of East Asian Studies Peace Research 11, 1 (2011).
Selected Honors and Awards:
- UCSD Dean of Social Sciences Travel Grant, 2011
- UCSD Political Science Departmental Fellowship, 2010-2011
- UCSD International Center Friends of the International Center Scholarship, 2009-2010
- National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Grant (Award #: SES-0819122), 2008-2009
- Social Science Research Council Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship, 2007-2008
- UCSD Institute for International, Comparative, and Area Studies Travel Grant, 2007
Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?