TEACHING AND RESEARCH AREAS

Teaching Courses: Political Economy, Contemporary China's Economic Reform and Development, Public Finance (undergraduate); Real Estate Management, Topics in Industrial Economics, Topics in Urban Economics, Topics in Frontier Issues of Real Estate Economics, Topics in Chinese Economy (postgraduate)

Research Areas: China’s Economy; Real Estate Economics; Regional and Urban Economics

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Lecturer of Economics, Wuhan University, October 2001 - October 2009

Associate Professor of Economics, Wuhan University, November 2009 – present

Deputy Director of Center for China's Housing Security and Real Estate Economy Research, Wuhan University, January 2010 – present

Deputy Chair of Department of Economics, Wuhan University, July 2013 – March 2018

Visiting Scholar, Department of Political Science, Duke University, October 2015 – October 2016

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Journal Papers

Zhao Wei, Sheng Yuefei. 2022. “Measurement and Influencing Factors of Housing Inequality of Urban Households in China”, Journal of Statistics and Information, 37(11).

Zhao Wei, Peng Yuting. 2022. “Could the Digital Economy Affect Income Inequality: An Empirical Test Based on Spatial Panel Model”, Inquiry into Economic Issues, 43(12).

Yin Lihui, Zhao Wei, Wu Chuanqing. 2022. “The Belt and Road Initiatives, OFDI and Enterprise Innovation: Based on Empirical Analysis of Listed Companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen”, Journal of Chongqing University (Social science edition), 28(5).

Zhao Wei, Geng Yong. 2020. “Does Housing Difference Increase the Impact of Urban Household Income Difference on Consumption Difference? Theoretical Mechanism and Empirical Test”, Economic Survey, 37(5).

Zhao Wei, Luan Yurong. 2020. “Temporal and Spatial Evolution Trend of Dependence of Urban Economic Growth on Real Estate Investment: A Spatial Econometric Analysis Based on Panel Data of 281 Cities in China”, Journal of Industrial Technological Economics, 38(2).

Zhao Wei, Yin Lihui. 2019. “Can Land Reserve Improve the Performance of the Real Estate Development Enterprises? An Empirical Analysis Based on Panel Data of 114 Real Estate Listed Companies”, Review of Economy and Management, 36(2).

Zhao Wei, Geng Yong, He Yajing. 2018. “Media Report, Expectation and Housing Price Volatility”, Economic Review, 39(2).

Zhao Wei, Yin Lihui. 2018. “How does the Demographic Structure Affect the Demand for Commodity Housing? Based on Empirical Analysis of Provincial Panel Data”, Journal of Jinggangshan University (Social science edition), 39(2).

Zhao Wei, Yu zheng. 2017. “Measurement of Agglomeration Radiation Effect in Chinese City Clusters”, Urban Problems, 36(10).

Zhao Wei, Su Shasha. 2017. “How the Development of Real Economy is Impeded by Real Estate Prosperity: An Analysis of the Mechanisms, Reasons and Countermeasures”, Journal of Jinggangshan University (Social science edition), 38(5).

Zhao Wei, Luo Yalan, Wang Liqiang. 2016. “Analysis on the Utilization Efficiency and Influence Factors of Construction Lands in China: Based on the Provincial Data from 2003 to 2012”, Urban Problems, 35(2).

Zhao Wei, Wang Liqiang. 2016. “Research on the Comprehensive Measurement and Evolution Trend of China's Urban and Rural Gap during the New Period: Based on Provincial Panel Data from 2003-2013”, Journal of Jinggangshan University (Social science edition), 37(2).

Zhao Wei, Wang Liqiang. 2015. “Has Urban and Rural Income Gap dampened Consumption during the New Period: From the View of Consumption Rate Difference Based on Provincial Panel Data”, Consumer Economics, 31(6).

Zhao Wei, Wang Zhihui, 2015. “X-Efficiency Measurement of Real Estate Companies: Based on Panel Data of 92 Real Estate Listed Companies in China”, Jiangxi Social Sciences, 35(8).

Zhao Wei, Li Genqiang. 2014. “Can Controlling Housing Price and Expanding the Coverage of Social Insurance Promote Household Consumption?” Journal of China University of Geosciences (Social science edition), 14(3).

Zhao Wei. 2014. “The Dwelling Conditions of New Employees and the Optimization of Housing Security Policies: A Survey Based on Wuhan City”, Journal of Hubei University of Economics, 12(2).

Zhao Wei. 2014. “Xi Jinping’s Thoughts on Coordinative Development of Urban-Rural Area in China”, Journal of Jinggangshan University (Social science edition), 35(6).

Zhao Wei. 2013. “A Historical Examination of Economic Relations between Urban and Rural Areas in China Since 1949”, Academic Review, 33(6).

Zhao Wei. 2013. “The Urbanization of Central China Areas: Situation and Improvement Strategies”, Journal of Jinggangshan University (Social science edition), 34(1).

Zhao Wei, Sun Yan. 2011. “How to Improve the Housing Security System of Wuhan City?” Study Monthly, 26(12).

Zhao Wei, Zeng Fangjie. 2010. “Crucial Problems and Counter Measures of China’s Housing Security System”, Gansu Social Sciences, 32(4).

Zhao Wei. 2010. “Review and Reflection on the Income Discrepancy between the Urban and Rural Areas of China”, Journal of Jinggangshan University (Social science edition), 31(2).

Zhao Wei. 2008. “Technology Advancement of China’s Agriculture: Practical Restrictions and Relieving Path”, Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Social Sciences Edition), 21(1).

Zhao Wei. 2007. “County Economy Patterns: From the Angle of Industry Drive”, Journal of Wuhan University (Philosophy & Social Sciences Edition), 60(4).

Zhao Wei. 2007. “A Study on the Theoretical Source of New Socialist Countryside”, Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Social Sciences Edition), 20(3).

Zhao Wei. 2007. “Financial supports and the Construction of new socialist countryside”, Study and exploration, 29(1).

Zhao Wei. 2006. “The Agglomeration Strategy for the Rise of the Central China”, Journal of Wuhan University (Philosophy & Social Sciences Edition), 59(4).

Zhao Wei. 2005. “Functions of A Central City and Development of Wuhan Urban Agglomerations”, Journal of Wuhan University (Philosophy & Social Sciences Edition), 58(3).

Textbooks

Zhang Xiusheng, Zhang Ping, Zhao Wei, 2005, China’s Economic Reform and Development”, Wuhan University Press.

Monography

Zhao Wei, 2005. Urban Economics Theory and the Development of Chinese Cities, Wuhan University Press.

Zhang Xiusheng, Zhao Wei, Hu Chunjuan, Chen Huinü, 2009. Economic Development of China’s County Territory, China University of Geosciences Press.

Zhang Xiusheng, Zhang Ping, Zhao Wei, Liu Chengkui, 2009. Regional Economic Development in China, China University of Geosciences Press.

RESEARCH GRANTS

Government-funded grants

Project leader, “A Study of Xi Jinping's Important Discourses on Housing and Real Estate Market Regulation and Control” (Grant No. 23BGL002), Project supported by National Fund of Philosophy and Social Science of China, 2023.

Project leader, “Study on the Necessity, Long-term Nature and Policy Ideas for the In-depth Implementation of the “Housing Residence instead of Vicious Speculation” Principle” (Grant No.2020SK034), Project supported by “the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”, 2020.

Project leader, “Urban Bias, Marketization Factors, Social Capital and Evolution of Urban and Rural Relations in China” (Grant No.09CJL013), Project supported by National Fund of Philosophy and Social Science of China, 2009.

Project leader, “Study on Contributive Rate of Agricultural Scientific and Technological Progress of Hubei Province” (Grant No. 2008DEA047), Project supported by Soft Science Foundation of Hubei Province, China, 2009.

Sub-topics leader, “The 14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Housing and Urban-Rural Construction in Jiangxia District, Wuhan”, Project supported by Wuhan Jiangxia District Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, 2020.

Sub-topics leader, “Annual Report on the Development of the Commerce and Trade Circulation Industry in Hubei Province”, Project supported by Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce, 2018, 2019, 2020.

Project leader, “A Survey on Urban Low-Income Families with Housing Difficulties and the Reform of Housing Security Policy in Wuhan” (Grant No. whsk10058), Project supported by Social Science Foundation of Wuhan Municipal Government, 2010.

Sub-topics leader, “On Putting Vacant Units into Resettlement Housing by Monetization Subsidy during the Process of Shantytowns Transformation”, Project supported by The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of China, 2015.

Project leader, “Property Rights Problems in Shanty Towns Transformation”, Project supported by Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Hubei Province, 2014.

Core Participant in “Study on the Exit Mechanism of Public Housing in China” (13CGL142), Project supported by National Fund of Philosophy and Social Science of China, 2013.

Core Participant in “Study on the Rental Mechanism of Public Housing” (12YJC790061), Project supported by Humanities and Social Science Fund Planning Project of Education Ministry of China, 2012.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Teaching Achievement Award of Hubei Higher Education Institution (First prize, as a team member, ranked second), People's Government of Hubei Province, 2018

Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Performance Award, Wuhan University, 2018

Excellent Teaching Achievement Award (as a team member, ranked second), Wuhan University, 2015

Best Paper Award (First prize), China Association of Real Estate Academicians (CAREA) and China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and Agents (CIREA) Annual Meeting, 2013.

Dean Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching (as an excellent teacher), Economics & Management School, Wuhan University, 2013.

Dean Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching (as the leader of an excellent teaching team), Economics & Management School, Wuhan University, 2012.

Teaching Quality Excellence Award, Wuhan University, 2003, 2004, and 2005.

Advisor of Hubei Provincial Excellent Bachelor's Degree Thesis, 2015, and 2016.

MEMBERSHIPS

Deputy Secretary-General and Council Member of Economic Association of Hubei Province, 2010- present

Council Member of China Association of Real Estate Academicians (CAREA), 2010- present

Council Member of Hubei Housing Reform and Development Research Institute, 2011-2017, and 2021- present

Supervisor of Hubei Housing Reform and Development Research Institute, 2017- 2021

Council Member of China Association of Political Economy (CAPE), 2023- present