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Biography
Yang is a Lecturer in Economics in the Department of Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship at Aston Business School. He is an environmental economist focusing on the economic benefits of green technologies, as well as the role of environmental policies in reshaping businesses to enhance competitiveness and sustainability.
He holds a PhD in Environmental Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE). He is also a Visiting Fellow in the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at LSE.
Research Interests
- Environmental Economics
- Economics of Innovation
- Climate Policy
- Applied Microeconomics
Teaching Activity
- BS3388 Environmental Economics
Qualifications
- PhD in Environmental Economics - London School of Economics and Political Science (UK)
- MSc in Economics - Wuhan University (China)
- BA in Economics - Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (China)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Research output
- 2 Article
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The Effectiveness of China’s Regional Carbon Market Pilots in Reducing Firm Emissions
Cui, J., Wang, C., Zhang, J. & Zheng, Y., 28 Dec 2021, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 118, 52Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Carbon Pricing Induces Innovation: Evidence from China's Regional Carbon Market Pilots
Cui, J., Zhang, J. & Zheng, Y., May 2018, In: AEA Papers and Proceedings. 108, p. 453-57Research output: Contribution to journal › Article