Dr. Li Zhou

Associate Professor

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Biography

Li Zhou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Alberta. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. With a strong academic background, Dr. Zhou also holds an M.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a B.A. in Public Finance from Renmin University of China. His research focuses on international trade, behavioral economics, and urban economics. He has investigated how the hold-up problem influences inner-city commercial development, the impact of foreign students on enrollment in Australian universities, and how reference-dependent preferences shape the professional sports industry and influence local governments. These insights contribute significantly to the understanding of economic dynamics in various contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

ECON 223 - Economics of Globalization ECON 384 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory II

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management