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Jean C. Oi is the William Haas Professor of Chinese Politics and a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. She has been part of Stanford's faculty since 1997. Her research primarily focuses on comparative politics with a specialization in China’s political economy and institutions. Oi's key areas of interest include local governance, central-local relations, and the impact of local government debt in China. She has co-edited volumes addressing the challenges of China's governance structure in light of its rapid economic growth and institutional reforms. Oi's work employs a political economy perspective to explore various dimensions of China's reforms and local governance dynamics. Notably, her research emphasizes the adaptability and resilience of local governments in China's authoritarian system. Oi is currently engaged in projects that analyze the implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, utilizing a micro-level approach to identify critical stakeholders within the framework of domestic politics.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Professor at the Department of Political Science focused on Chinese politics and local governance.
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies • Stanford, CA
Senior Fellow involved in international studies concerning China.
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