About Me
I am a 4th-year Ph.D. candidate in Economics at the University of California, Merced. My research studies how leadership, institutions, and incentives shape innovation and knowledge production. Prior to beginning my doctoral studies, I worked as a data analyst in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received a M.A. in Economics from the University of San Francisco. Outside of research, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Research Fields
- Applied Microeconomics
- Labor Economics
- Applied Econometrics
Research Interests
- Economics of Science and Innovation
- Leadership
Contact
Feel free to reach out via email at zdong12[at]ucmerced.edu.