Dr. Shengxing Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shengxing Zhang is an economist who applies search matching theory and information economics to study the transmission of monetary policy imperfections in financial markets. His work has been published in esteemed academic journals such as Econometrica, American Economic Review, Economic Studies, Journal of Economic Theory, and Theoretical Economics. He currently serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Economic Theory and the International Journal of Economic Theory, and has been on the editorial board of the Review of Economic Studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-07-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, United States

Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.