Haili Xia | Dynamic General Equilibrium Theory | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Haili Xia | Dynamic General Equilibrium Theory | Research Excellence Award 

Jiangsu Ocean University | China

Haili Xia is an economist specializing in teaching and research in western economics and international trade, with a strong academic focus on theoretical and applied economic analysis. His scholarly work emphasizes dynamic general equilibrium frameworks to understand trade mechanisms, policy impacts, and structural changes in open economies. A significant component of his research explores international trade dynamics under globalization, including trade efficiency, market integration, and policy coordination. In recent years, his academic interests have expanded toward the green low carbon transition, where he examines the economic implications of sustainable development, environmental regulation, and carbon reduction strategies within international and domestic economic systems. His research integrates macroeconomic modeling with real world policy analysis, contributing to evidence based insights on economic transformation and sustainable growth. His academic contributions have been recognized through publications in leading Chinese social science citation journals, reflecting both methodological rigor and policy relevance. He has also been actively involved in major humanities and social sciences research initiatives supported by national and provincial level funding, demonstrating engagement with collaborative and policy oriented research projects. His academic background in public finance further strengthens his interdisciplinary approach, linking fiscal policy, trade structures, and sustainable economic development within a comprehensive analytical framework.

Profile: ORCID 

Featured Publications 

Xia, H., Chi, Y., & Zhou, W. (2025). How income inequality shapes demand-induced clean innovation and the transition to clean technology. Sustainability, 18(1), 239.

Guangqin Li | Economics | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Guangqin Li | Economics | Best Academic Researcher Award

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.

Profile: Scopus | Orcid 

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.