Dr. Yan Xu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yan Xu studies comparative international political economy with a focus on technology, state-business relations, and China. His book project examines the rise of a vibrant tech startup sector in China, which is the world's largest, and its impact on the country’s advancement in high-tech industries. He has conducted significant research on the relationships between the state and top business tycoons in China, as well as on the U.S. dominance in the global semiconductor industry. Yan completed his Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Chicago.

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Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics