Lin Yang

Lin Yang is a PhD Candidate in the School of Economics at Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in Applied Microeconomics and Development Economics. Her research lies at the intersection of Political Economy, focusing on foreign aid, transportation infrastructure, conflict, and health impacts in South Asia. Lin's expertise includes leveraging GIS mapping to construct novel datasets and creatively applying econometric methods to provide robust causal evidence for compelling research questions. She plans to expand her research into Environmental Economics, exploring the environmental effects of infrastructure projects and their connections to health outcomes, with a focus on balancing energy needs and public health priorities.

As an independent instructor, Lin is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive teaching environment. She is passionate about designing innovative courses that integrate her research expertise with real-world applications, inspiring students to engage with critical economic issues. She is on the 2024-2025 job market and seeks opportunities to contribute through impactful research, inclusive teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.