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Empowering through Courts: Judicial Centralization and Municipal Financing in China
Jiayin Hu, Wenwei Peng, Yang Su, Aug 28, 2024This 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.
Bonds of Love: Patriotism and the Rise of Modern Banks
Yuchen Sun, Wanda Wang, Yuchen Xu, Sep 11, 2024This 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, 2024This 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.
Environmental Externalities, Product Attributes, and Market Power: Implications for Government Subsidies
Panle Jia Barwick, Hyuk-soo Kwon, Shanjun Li, Sep 18, 2024The article discusses how attribute-based subsidy (ABS) designs lead to higher product quality and more effectively mitigate market power than uniform subsidies, albeit with a modest environmental cost.
