Jingzhu Chen

Supervisor: Dr Yuemei Ji and Prof Nauro Ferreira Campos

Present status: PhD candidate

Working title of thesis: Financial Development, public debt and economic growth

Research: My proposed research will explore the development of financial intermediations in the emerging word. Financial intermediaries are crucial determinants of economic growth as they facilitate the savings-investment process. However, the outbreaks of recent financial crises trigger a rising concern about the ongoing banking woes, such as the unprecedented credit expansion and its sustainability in promoting economic growth. In this aspect, I aim to map the interdependence between financial deepening, financial instability, and economic growth.

Research interests: Emerging Markets, Economic Growth, Financial Development, Public Debt