Research
SECTOR ▸ RESEARCHMy work focuses on how political connections shape corporate performance, especially within authoritarian regimes. I am interested in understanding the mechanisms through which firms navigate political risk and the implications for economic development.
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Differentiating Political Connections in Authoritarian Regimes
The paper explores how different types of political connections affect firm performance in authoritarian contexts, highlighting the heterogeneity in the benefits and costs associated with these relationships.
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How to Join Party's Salon: A Guide for Entrepreneurs in China
This paper studies the strategies and mechanisms through which entrepreneurs in China are selected into regime institutions, aiming to reveal the underlying processes and implications.
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