Dr. Clair Yang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Clair Yang is an Assistant Professor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, specializing in Chinese economics. She holds a Ph.D. in Managerial Economics and Strategy from Northwestern University, obtained in 2016, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Peking University. Prior to her current position, she was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Sloan School of Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Yang's research interests focus on political economy and applied microeconomics, particularly as they pertain to the Chinese economy. She aims to integrate quantitative methodological approaches to better understand the dynamics of economic developments in China and their implications on a global scale. In the academic year 2026-2027, she will be accepting new Master’s students, thereby continuing to contribute to the education and mentorship of future scholars in her field. Yang has been actively involved in various academic courses, including teaching Research Tutorial: Quantitative Methods and special topics related to the Political Economy of East Asia, indicating her commitment to providing a rigorous educational experience for her students.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.