Talks and presentations

APSA 2026: Bypass or Embed? Institutional Fit in Chinese vs. Western Aid

This paper investigates the comparative mechanisms of traditional and emerging donors in international development by proposing an “Aid-Governance Fit” framework. Using a sub-national panel dataset of geocoded projects in East Africa, the study examines how varying donor delivery strategies interact with recipient capacities. By analyzing direct project implementation strategies and locally embedded institutional frameworks, the research offers an objective perspective on conditional aid effectiveness and sustainable economic growth across varying governance environments.

Date: 2026-09-04 (forthcoming)
Location: Boston, MA

MPSA 2025: The U.S. and China’s Aid Strategy in the 21st Century Africa: Competition and Division

This study examines the dynamics of U.S. and Chinese aid strategies in 21st-century East Africa, highlighting a complementary division of labor where different priorities shape international development paradigms. By developing a comprehensive model and empirical analysis, the research explores how varying approaches to economic infrastructure and developmental frameworks can collectively contribute to regional growth and provide a nuanced understanding of evolving international relations outcomes.

Date: 2025-04-03
Location: Chicago, IL

DSA 2024: Whispers of Inequality: China’s Social Insurance and Labor Migration

This research explores the evolution of social insurance policies and their impact on demographic mobility in China, with a specific focus on the experiences of migrant workers. Utilizing historical retrospection, logistic analysis, and regional case studies, the study examines how policy adaptations and socioeconomic factors shape labor migration trajectories, offering insights into regional development patterns and socio-economic administration within a broader developmental framework.

Date: 2024-06-27
Location: London, UK

AOM 2023: Formal versus Informal Institutional Distance Impact on Strategic Assets Seeking Foreign M&A

This study analyzes how different dimensions of formal and informal institutional distances influence the strategic-asset seeking motives of emerging-market multinational enterprises. Through empirical analysis of macro and firm-level data, the findings reveal that institutional distance significantly affects the patterns of outward foreign direct investments, providing new insights into the acquisition behaviors of internationalizing enterprises from emerging economies.

Date: 2023-07-24
Location: Boston, MA