Taehyun Lee | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Taehyun Lee | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Korea University | South Korea

Ms. Taehyun Lee is an emerging researcher whose scholarly work explores the intersection of behavioral economics and personality psychology. Her recent publication, “The Relationship Between Household Debt and the Big Five Personality Traits,” in the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics , co-authored with Almas Heshmati, examines how individual personality dimensions influence financial decision-making and debt behavior. This study contributes to understanding the psychological underpinnings of economic actions and the broader implications for household financial stability. Ms. Lee’s research demonstrates a commitment to integrating quantitative analysis with behavioral insights to address real-world economic issues. According to citation metrics, her academic contributions have received 2 citations from 2 documents, reflecting growing recognition in the field. She holds an h-index of 1, underscoring the early but promising trajectory of her research career. Through her work, Ms. Lee adds valuable empirical evidence to the discourse on how personality traits shape economic behavior, offering meaningful implications for policy formulation, consumer behavior analysis, and financial literacy initiatives.

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Featured Publication

Lee, T., & Heshmati, A. (2025). The relationship between household debt and the Big Five personality traits. Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 119, 102468.

Jyoti kumari Sharma | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Jyoti kumari Sharma | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Editorial Board Member

Balurghat College | India

Dr. Jyoti Kumari Sharma is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Balurghat College, specializing in Econometrics, Developmental Economics, Indian Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics, and International Trade. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics with a focus on inclusive growth in India, reflecting her expertise in socio-economic development and policy analysis. Dr. Sharma has demonstrated academic excellence throughout her career, earning multiple gold medals during her M.A. in Economics, along with awards for teaching excellence and high rankings in scientific indices. She has extensive teaching experience across reputed institutions, including ICFAI University and Salesian College, and actively engages in UGC-sponsored faculty development and refresher programs. Her research contributions include 14 publications spanning journal articles and book chapters, addressing themes such as inclusive growth, financial inclusion, socio-economic determinants of development, inclusive healthcare, employment opportunities, and educational impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work emphasizes the integration of equitable growth strategies with practical socio-economic solutions in India, contributing significantly to academic discourse and policy frameworks. Additionally, she holds lifetime memberships in seven professional and academic organizations, highlighting her active engagement with the broader research and educational community. Through her teaching, research, and publications, Dr. Sharma has established herself as a notable scholar in economics, fostering knowledge and innovation in inclusive growth and development studies.

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Featured Publications

Sharma, J. K. (2025). Inclusive growth in India with special reference to its socio-economic perspective: Tree of Inclusive: A framework of equity, prosperity and social justice in India (1st ed., 268 pp.). New Delhi: Abhijeet Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2024). Inclusive infrastructure: The various branches of inclusive growth facilitate the spread and reach of balanced regional development in India. International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, III(10), 45–64.

Sharma, J. K. (2024). Inclusive growth in India under its socio-economic perspectives. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, XI(12), 25–39.

Sharma, J. K. (2022). Inclusive growth: An analysis towards generating national integration. In A. Das, D. K. Roy, & S. K. Pain (Eds.), In search of equality: Studies in social and economic opportunity (pp. 140–151). New Delhi: New Delhi Publishers.

Sharma, J. K. (2021). Inclusive human resource development: The fruit of inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Research Management–Granthaalayah, IX(1), 302–329.

Sharma, J. K. (2021). The story of socio-economic changes in education sector of India under the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In K. Jana, S. N. Ray, S. Goyal, S. Pal, & R. Ghosh (Eds.), The practicality within the impractical: Impact of pandemic on socioeconomic aspects, policy, education, culture, literature, health, science and business (pp. 116–131). New Delhi: RED’SHINE Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Financial inclusion: The seed of inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, I(5), 50–65.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Elements of inclusive growth: The basic socio-economic determinants needed for inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Research Culture Society, IV(9), 43–51.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Importance of inclusive growth: To achieve sustainable economic development in India. International Research Journal of Management, Sociology and Humanities, XI(6), 260–281.

Sharma, J. K. (2019). Inclusive employment opportunities: The stem of inclusive growth in India. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Management, Science, Social Science and Humanities (iCon-MESSSH’19) (pp. 66–88). Phuket, Thailand: Society for Research and Development.

Sharma, J. K. (2019). Inclusive healthcare: The best raw material for progressive and inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, VII(1), 27–47.

Sharma, J. K. (2018). Inclusive education: The root of inclusive growth in India. South India Journal of Social Sciences, XVI(2), 19–35.

Sharma, J. K. (2013). Inclusive growth – Some basics. In K. Dutta & K. K. Bagchi (Eds.), Regional economic development (some selected issues) (pp. 75–92). New Delhi: Abhijeet Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2012). Educated unemployment: The main problem of present-day students. In K. Dutta, A. Bhumali, & C. K. Mukhopadhyay (Eds.), Regional economic development & women’s empowerment (pp. 163–169). New Delhi: New Delhi Publication.

Jyoti kumari Sharma | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Jyoti kumari Sharma | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research Award

Balurghat College | India

Dr. Jyoti Kumari Sharma is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Balurghat College, specializing in Econometrics, Developmental Economics, Indian Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics, and International Trade. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics with a focus on inclusive growth in India, reflecting her expertise in socio-economic development and policy analysis. Dr. Sharma has demonstrated academic excellence throughout her career, earning multiple gold medals during her M.A. in Economics, along with awards for teaching excellence and high rankings in scientific indices. She has extensive teaching experience across reputed institutions, including ICFAI University and Salesian College, and actively engages in UGC-sponsored faculty development and refresher programs. Her research contributions include 14 publications spanning journal articles and book chapters, addressing themes such as inclusive growth, financial inclusion, socio-economic determinants of development, inclusive healthcare, employment opportunities, and educational impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work emphasizes the integration of equitable growth strategies with practical socio-economic solutions in India, contributing significantly to academic discourse and policy frameworks. Additionally, she holds lifetime memberships in seven professional and academic organizations, highlighting her active engagement with the broader research and educational community. Through her teaching, research, and publications, Dr. Sharma has established herself as a notable scholar in economics, fostering knowledge and innovation in inclusive growth and development studies.

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Featured Publications

Sharma, J. K. (2025). Inclusive growth in India with special reference to its socio-economic perspective: Tree of Inclusive: A framework of equity, prosperity and social justice in India (1st ed., 268 pp.). New Delhi: Abhijeet Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2024). Inclusive infrastructure: The various branches of inclusive growth facilitate the spread and reach of balanced regional development in India. International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, III(10), 45–64.

Sharma, J. K. (2024). Inclusive growth in India under its socio-economic perspectives. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, XI(12), 25–39.

Sharma, J. K. (2022). Inclusive growth: An analysis towards generating national integration. In A. Das, D. K. Roy, & S. K. Pain (Eds.), In search of equality: Studies in social and economic opportunity (pp. 140–151). New Delhi: New Delhi Publishers.

Sharma, J. K. (2021). Inclusive human resource development: The fruit of inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Research Management–Granthaalayah, IX(1), 302–329.

Sharma, J. K. (2021). The story of socio-economic changes in education sector of India under the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In K. Jana, S. N. Ray, S. Goyal, S. Pal, & R. Ghosh (Eds.), The practicality within the impractical: Impact of pandemic on socioeconomic aspects, policy, education, culture, literature, health, science and business (pp. 116–131). New Delhi: RED’SHINE Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Financial inclusion: The seed of inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, I(5), 50–65.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Elements of inclusive growth: The basic socio-economic determinants needed for inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Research Culture Society, IV(9), 43–51.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Importance of inclusive growth: To achieve sustainable economic development in India. International Research Journal of Management, Sociology and Humanities, XI(6), 260–281.

Sharma, J. K. (2019). Inclusive employment opportunities: The stem of inclusive growth in India. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Management, Science, Social Science and Humanities (iCon-MESSSH’19) (pp. 66–88). Phuket, Thailand: Society for Research and Development.

Sharma, J. K. (2019). Inclusive healthcare: The best raw material for progressive and inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, VII(1), 27–47.

Sharma, J. K. (2018). Inclusive education: The root of inclusive growth in India. South India Journal of Social Sciences, XVI(2), 19–35.

Sharma, J. K. (2013). Inclusive growth – Some basics. In K. Dutta & K. K. Bagchi (Eds.), Regional economic development (some selected issues) (pp. 75–92). New Delhi: Abhijeet Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2012). Educated unemployment: The main problem of present-day students. In K. Dutta, A. Bhumali, & C. K. Mukhopadhyay (Eds.), Regional economic development & women's empowerment (pp. 163–169). New Delhi: New Delhi Publication.

Siqi Zhang | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Siqi Zhang | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Stanford University | United States

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🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Siqi Zhang embarked on her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Xi’an Jiaotong University City College (2010–2014). Her passion for understanding the socioeconomic dynamics in rural China propelled her to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics at Shaanxi Normal University (2015–2021). During her doctoral studies, she laid the groundwork for her future research, focusing on development economics, early childhood education, and public policy.

🧑‍💼 Professional Endeavors

Currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University's Center on China’s Economy and Institutions (since 2023), Dr. Zhang has demonstrated remarkable leadership by spearheading seven impactful research projects that have influenced policies for child development in rural China. Her previous tenure as a Research Assistant at Shaanxi Normal University further honed her research acumen. Dr. Zhang’s field experience includes extensive collaborations on randomized controlled trials across rural regions, solidifying her reputation as an expert in large-scale empirical research.

📚 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Zhang’s research spans development economics, economics of education, and public policy, with a focus on education and human capital in rural China. Her work explores key themes such as early childhood development, parenting interventions, and cognitive and non-cognitive educational outcomes. Through over 20 peer-reviewed publications, including articles in World Development and BMC Public Health, she has shed light on critical issues like anemia in children, caregivers’ mental health, and the impacts of urbanization on rural education.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Zhang’s excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including the National Scholarship from China’s Ministry of Education (2020), and multiple university-level scholarships and honors during her academic journey. Her achievements reflect her dedication to both academic and practical advancements in her field.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Zhang’s research has transcended academia, driving meaningful change in public policy. Her studies on nutrition, parenting practices, and early childhood interventions have informed strategies to address developmental delays and educational disparities in rural China. By managing fieldwork involving over 5,600 caregiver-child pairs, she has provided robust data for policymakers and social organizations to act upon.

💡 Legacy and Future Contributions

With her deep expertise, Dr. Zhang is poised to leave a lasting legacy in the fields of development and educational economics. As she continues her work at Stanford and beyond, her commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable populations in rural China ensures her contributions will inspire future generations of researchers and policymakers. Her dedication to mentoring and teaching underscores her influence in shaping the next wave of thought leaders in experimental economics and public policy.

 

Publications


📄 The medium-term impact of a micronutrient powder intervention on anemia among young children in Rural China

  • Authors: Zhang, S., Wang, L., Luo, R., Rozelle, S., Sylvia, S.
  • Journal: BMC Public Health
  • Year: 2024

📄 Preschool quality and developmental outcomes of preschool children in rural China: Evidence from longitudinal and subgroup analyses

  • Authors: Wang, L., Jiang, D., Pang, J., Zhang, S., Rozelle, S.
  • Journal: Children and Youth Services Review
  • Year: 2024

📄 Paths of cognitive and social-emotional delays before age three in rural China: Predictive power on skills at preschool age

  • Authors: Wang, L., Jiang, D., Chen, Y., Zhang, S., Rozelle, S.
  • Journal: PLoS ONE
  • Year: 2024

📄 Caregivers’ parenting beliefs, practices, and child developmental outcomes: Evidence from randomized controlled trials in rural China

  • Authors: Wang, L., Jiang, D., Zhang, S., Rozelle, S.
  • Journal: World Development
  • Year: 2024

📄 Investing in disadvantaged children for common prosperity in China

  • Authors: Emmers, D., Wang, H., Wang, L., Jiang, F., Rozelle, S.
  • Journal: Chinese Sociological Review
  • Year: 2024