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 earned degrees from George Mason University (Ph.D. in Economics, 2009), Carnegie Mellon University (M.S. in Political Economy, 2003), Nanjing University (M.A. in Economics, 2000), and holds a B.A. in Economics (1997). His major research interests focus on emerging topics at the intersection of economics, political science, and psychology. Zhang is currently conducting interdisciplinary research on how rational government officials interact with individuals and groups to promote economic growth, exploring both micro-level interactions and their macro-level implications for institutional change. His work includes significant publications that examine social conflict, the role of social capital, and behavioral economic models, underlining his commitment to contribute to understanding complex economic phenomena in contemporary China.

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