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Chong Xiang

Chong Xiang

Professor of Economics
Economics

Education

Ph.D., Economics, University of Michigan
B.A., Economics, Zhongshan University (China)

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Chong Xiang is Professor of Economics at Purdue. He has a diverse range of research interests, including how we should evaluate the qualities of educational systems across countries; how globalization and technology affect health, wages and inequality; how size and time contribute to comparative advantage; and what factors shape the global trade in motion pictures and the globalisation of Christianity. His research is published in such academic journals as the American Economic Review, Journal of International Economics, and Review of Economics and Statistics, and featured in such media outlets as the Washington Post, CTV news (Canada), and Public Ratio (U.S.).

  • Measuring countries' educational systems

    Economics professor Chong Xiang highlights his research on measuring countries' educational systems

  • Killer Jobs

    It may seem obvious to those who suffer the most, but a working paper issued by the National Bureau of Economic Research by Krannert economics professors Chong Xiang and David Hummels provides confirmation: Employees under prolonged workplace pressures face serious consequences to their health.

    Full story: Killer Jobs

  •  Exhausted Person

    Krannert economists link higher work demand to potentially serious health risks

    Employees under prolonged workplace pressures face serious consequences to their health, according to a working paper issued by the National Bureau for Economic Research coauthored by Krannert professors David Hummels and Chong Xiang.

    Full story: Krannert economists link higher work demand to potentially serious health risks

Contact

cxiang@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-4499
Office: KRAN 319

Quick links

Personal website

Area(s) of Expertise

Economics, International Trade, Well-being