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Yasheng HuangChinese economic strategist, author and professor
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Early Life and Education
Yasheng Huang, a renowned Chinese economic strategist, author, and professor, was born in Beijing. Seeking higher education, he moved to the United States to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University, graduating in 1985. His academic journey continued as he earned a Doctorate in Philosophy in Public Policy from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1991.
Academic Career
During his doctoral studies, Dr. Huang held positions as a consultant with the World Bank and an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan from 1987 to 1989. He later joined Harvard Business School as an adjunct professor in 1997, teaching courses in international economics, management, and business strategy. Since 2003, Dr. Huang has served as Professor of International Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Research Focus
Dr. Huang's research primarily explores human capital formation in China and India. He seeks to understand why China, with its authoritarian regime, has achieved significantly higher economic growth rates than democratic India. His analysis suggests that democracy, with its focus on popular opinion, can constrain economic growth. Dr. Huang has actively shared these insights through numerous public speaking engagements.
Authorship
Dr. Huang is the author of the highly acclaimed book "Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics," which provides a historical analysis of China's economic reforms. The book has garnered international recognition and has been translated into multiple languages.
Leadership at MIT Sloan
At MIT Sloan, Dr. Huang founded and directed the China and India Lab. He remains an active member of the school's faculty, teaching and mentoring students in the field of international management. His research and contributions continue to shape the understanding of economic development in emerging markets.
