Dr. Samuel Zhang
Senior Lecturer, Economics/ Econometrics
Dr Samuel Zhang is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Federation University Australia, and a Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO). Prior to joining Federation University, Samuel spent around 2 years at the Department of Economics, Deakin University where he held position as Dean’s Research Fellow. Samuel obtained a Ph.D. in Economics from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) in 2018. Samuel’s research interests lie in Applied Economics, Economic Development and Public Policy. His research applies rigorous research methods founded on sound economic theory to formulate evidence-based economic and social policy recommendations. The research outcomes inform policy makers and the public to achieving sustainable development and promoting economic welfare. Samuel has published extensively in top and leading journals such as Energy Economics, Journal of Development Studies, and China Economic Review. His evidence-based and policy-relevant research has been featured by media such as Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the World Economic Forum. Samuel research expertise has been widely recognised by peers across the world. In April 2022, Samuel is appointed as Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO). Fellows of the GLO include world’s leading researchers, appointed by their peers for their distinguished contribution to the field.
Entrepreneurship and subjective wellbeing in China: Exploring linkages and potential channels
Social R&D: Does academic freedom contribute to improved societal outcomes?
The impact of financial development on house prices
R&D intensity and income inequality in the G7: 1870–2016
Social Capital Inequality and Subjective Wellbeing of Older Chinese
Using longitudinal data from the China Family Panel Studies, this study provides insights on...
Adverse shocks, household expenditure and child marriage: evidence from India and Vietnam
Child marriage is associated with negative outcomes in regard to education, health and economic...
Energy poverty, children's wellbeing and the mediating role of academic performance: Evidence from China
Using data from the China Family Panel Studies, we examine the effects of energy poverty on...
The determinants of bank branch location in India: an empirical investigation
Purpose: Bank branching plays a significant role in a wide range of economic activities. Existing...
Transport infrastructure and house prices in the long run
We examine the effects of transport infrastructure on house prices in the OECD countries over the...
When does daylight saving time save electricity? Weather and air-conditioning
Previous research on the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on electricity consumption has...
Income inequality and subjective wellbeing: Panel data evidence from China
Using four waves of longitudinal data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), we examine the...
Banking in the Shadows: A Comparative Study of China and India
In recent years there has been increasing interest in the rise of shadow banking in China and...
Thinking Inside the Box: A Closer Look at Financial Inclusion and Household Income
Using national representative household finance survey data covering more than 6200 Chinese...
Does microfinance reduce poverty? Some international evidence
In this paper, the hypothesis that microfinance is an effective tool for reducing poverty at the...
Microfinance and gender inequality: cross-country evidence
Microfinance enables poor women to engage in income-generating activities, which helps them...