Dr. Shui Yan Tang

Biography

Shui-Yan Tang is a Professor in the field of Public Administration and Political Science at the University of Southern California. His research primarily focuses on institutional design issues, particularly those related to environmental governance and economic development. He is currently investigating how membership-based organizations influence environmental policy-making in developing countries and how institutional design impacts the operation of micro-finance programs in California. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics of organizational commitments and common-pool resources in shaping effective policy solutions. Tang's research integrates methodologies from a variety of disciplines to address complex social and environmental challenges.

Research Interests