Anhui University | China
Dr. Guangqin Li began his academic journey with a doctorate in Urban Economics and Management from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and now serves as a professor and master’s supervisor at Anhui University of Finance & Economics. With deep research interests in the digital economy, industrial economy, environmental economy and regional economy, he has established himself as a versatile scholar bridging theoretical insights and empirical applications. His bibliometric profile reports an h-index of seventeen and his work has received thousands of citations across multiple platforms. His publications span studies on the green transformation of industry, the interface of urban innovation and infrastructure investment, and the spatial dynamics of economic development. He has contributed extensively through consultancy projects and collaborations with industry and regional authorities, and serves on editorial boards of key journals in his fields . His research output has helped inform policy discussions on how new infrastructure investment can catalyse innovation in cities, particularly by influencing talent agglomeration and economic clustering. Poised at the cutting edge of his disciplines, he continues to mentor rising scholars and engage in interdisciplinary work, positioning his future contributions to shape the intersection of digitalization, regional growth and sustainability.
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Featured Publications
Zhang, B., & Li, G. (2025). New infrastructure special debt, agglomeration and urban innovation: Evidence from China. Economic Modelling.
Liu, W., & Li, G. (2025). Sci-tech finance and urban entrepreneurial activity: Evidence from China. Economic Change and Restructuring.
Li, G., & Niu, W. (2025). How does fintech promote urban innovation? Empirical evidence from China. Economic Change and Restructuring.
Fang, X., Liu, M., & Li, G. (2024). Can the green credit policy promote green innovation in enterprises? Empirical evidence from China. Technological and Economic Development of Economy.
Li, G., Jin, Y., & Gao, X. (2023). Digital transformation and pollution emission of enterprises: Evidence from China’s micro-enterprises. Energy Reports.