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How Does Salient Academic Rank Affect Student Performance? Insights from a Chinese Middle School Study

Rigissa Megalokomomou, Yi Zhang, Nov 20, 2024

This article reveals interesting insights into the effects and mechanisms of achievement rank when it becomes salient to students and their parents.

Empowering through Courts: Judicial Centralization and Municipal Financing in China

Jiayin Hu, Wenwei Peng, Yang Su, Aug 28, 2024

This article discusses that the judicial centralization reform gradually implemented in China since 2014 has enhanced the independence of the judicial system, limited the intervention of local governments, and reduced court biases in favor of local governments.

Destination-Specific Export Expansions and Their Impact on Education and Long-Term Outcomes in China

Junsen Zhang, Kang Zhou, Jul 17, 2024

This article discusses that export expansions to wealthy countries significantly increased high school enrollment rates in specific regions and among certain groups in China, but this impact did not translate into an increased prevalence of higher education. Instead, it had long-term effects on employment and fertility outcomes for the affected cohorts.

Bonds of Love: Patriotism and the Rise of Modern Banks

Yuchen Sun, Wanda Wang, Yuchen Xu, Sep 11, 2024

This article discusses that patriotism could be an alternative source of trust in government and financial institutions, particularly during challenging times.

Government as Venture Capitalists in AI

Martin Beraja, Wenwei Peng, David Yang, Noam Yuchtman, Nov 06, 2024

This article discusses that government venture capital funds in China are more geographically dispersed than private venture capital, particularly in inland and less developed areas, and they are more inclined to invest in AI companies with weaker ex-ante productivity signals.