Dr. Yongjing Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yongjing Zhang is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. He has held faculty positions at Midwestern State University and Vassar College. Dr. Zhang earned a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University in 2009, an M.S. in Political Economy from Carnegie Mellon University in 2003, and both an M.A. and a B.A. in Economics from Nanjing University. His major research interests include the interplay between economics and political science, with a focus on how rational government officials interact with individuals and groups to promote economic growth and manage political-economic interactions. He also examines the micro-level growth effects and macro-level institutional change. His work often explores the social dynamics of these interactions within a political economy framework.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History