Hui Zhou

Hui Zhou

PhD in Applied Economics

Cornell University

Hello! I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics at the University of Rhode Island. My research focuses on understanding the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental policies in the transportation sector.

Interests

  • Environmental economics
  • Transportation economics
  • Urban economics
  • Trade

Education

  • PhD in Applied Economics, 2023

    Cornell University

  • PhD in Engineering Economics, 2006

    Hohai University

  • BE in Harbor and Coastal Engineering, 2001

    Hohai University

Selective Publications

Shanjun Li, Binglin Wang, Hui Zhou (2024). Decarbonizing Passenger Transportation in Developing Countries: Lessons and Perspectives. Regional Science and Urban Economics, 107.

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Shanjun Li, Xianglei Zhu, Yiding Ma, Fan Zhang, Hui Zhou (2022). The role of government in the market for electric vehicles: Evidence from China. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 41(2).

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Jie Bai, Shanjun Li, Danxia Xie, Hui Zhou (2021). Environmental Protection or Environmental Protectionism? Evidence from Tail Pipe Emission Standards in China. AEA Papers and Proceedings, 111.

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Hui Zhou, James O Bukenya (2016). Information inefficiency and willingness-to-pay for energy-efficient technology: A stated preference approach for China Energy Label. Energy Policy, 91.

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Working Papers

Restricting Trade for the Environment? Evidence from Import Restrictions on Used Vehicles in China (Job Market Paper)
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Work in Progress

Climate Change and Market Structure. With Shanjun Li, Enjie (Jack) Ma, and Ivan Rudik.

Waste Facilities in the U.S. With Matthew Gordon, and Shan Zhang.

The Effect of Pay-as-You-Throw on Waste Generation and Recycling. With Haksu Kim.

Hotelling with Cell Phone: The Value of Parks. With Zhaoyingzi Dong, Shanjun Li, Panle Jia Barwick, Xiaoliang Wang, Weiwen Zhang.

Teaching

Instructor at URI

  • EEC105: Introduction to Environmental and Resource Economics (undergraduate), 2023

Teaching Assistant at Cornell

  • Empirical Methods for Applied Economists (graduate), 2021
  • Applied Econometrics (graduate), 2018
  • Strategic Pricing, 2019
  • R for Business Analytics, 2022
  • Environmental and Resource Economics, 2019/2020
  • An Introduction to the Economics of Environmental and Natural Resources, 2020/2021

Teaching Awards

  • Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management), 2022
  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), 2020

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