Prof. Jin Li | The New Editor of The Economic Journal

Prof. Jin Li | The New Editor of The Economic Journal

Congratulations to Prof. Jin Li on his new role as Editor of The Economic Journal!

Prof. Li is Zhang Yonghong Professor in Economics and Strategy, Director of the Centre for AI, Management and Organization (CAMO) at The University of Hong Kong, and Area Head of Management and Strategy at HKU Business School. Prof. Li’s main research area lies at the intersection of organizational economics, personnel economics, and labor economics. It focuses on the dynamics of informal relationships and explores how firms can design organizations to align incentives and build trust. His research shows how organizational design can be a source of competitive advantage.

Prof. Li has researched on the topics of the digital economy, including causality issues in machine learning algorithms and blockchain governance. His current research interest focuses on AI and Organization. “It is a great honour to take on the role of Editor of The Economic Journal. The journal has a long and distinguished history at the forefront of economic research,” Li said.

Read the full announcement: https://res.org.uk/the-economic-journal-appoints-new-editor-jin-li/

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