Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Economics, Zhejiang University
Postdoctoral supervisor: Prof. Jianjun Miao.
Haotian Zheng
Postdoctoral Researcher · Zhejiang University
My research fields are environmental macroeconomics, endogenous growth, and directed technical change. My long-term goal is to develop a general macroeconomic growth framework that incorporates a broad range of environmental constraints and endogenous progress in multiple technologies. My current research focuses on the non-carbon environmental burdens of clean technologies and the circular economy. I combine theoretical modeling with quantitative policy analysis.
I am also interested in how advances in AI can be modeled within endogenous growth theory and how they affect supply chains. To test the implications of my research, I work to translate macroeconomic research into trading strategies for secondary markets and am exploring new forms of close collaboration that integrate macroeconomic research with quantitative trading.
Academic Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher (planned)
Department of Economics, University of Zurich
Postdoctoral supervisor: Prof. David Hémous.
Education
2021–2026
PhD in Economics (Industrial Economics)
School of Economics, Nankai University
Direct entry after the bachelor’s degree. Supervisor: Prof. Maochu Zhong.
2017–2021
Bachelor of Management
Business School, Nankai University
Management Science and Engineering. Ranked 1st of 21 students.
Research
Publications
The circular economy and sustainable growth: based on directed technical change
Haotian Zheng, Yu Qi, and Kedi Jing. Applied Economics Letters, 2026, advance online publication.
Will carbon emission trading scheme affect industrial investment? Evidence from China’s listed companies
Haotian Zheng, Caiyun Zhang, and Xiaoxi Zhang. Applied Economics, 2025, 57(34), 5148–5163.
From policy pilots to green transformation: multidimensional evidence of how STF policies impacts the enhancement of urban green competitiveness
Kedi Jing, Baoliu Liu, and Haotian Zheng. Applied Economics, 2026, advance online publication.
Working Papers
Neutral taxation and clean transition: A perspective of directed technical change
Xinwu Liu, Haotian Zheng, and Caiyun Zhang. Second and corresponding author.
Work in Progress
The Long-run Optimal Carbon Tax with Endogenous Carbon Assimilation
With Yang Gao (University of Auckland).
When Clean Isn’t Clean: Incorporating Pollution from ‘Clean’ Technologies into Directed Technical Change Models
With Yang Gao (University of Auckland).
A dynamic general equilibrium framework with clean-technology environmental burdens, nonlinear environmental damage, and regeneration capacity that deteriorates as pressure accumulates.
How AI Flows Through the Supply Chain
With Jianjun Miao.
A multilayer model of AI, production, and monopoly profits across supply chains.
Selected Awards
- 2024National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, Ministry of Education of China
- 2022–2023Second Class Gongneng Scholarship for Graduate Students, Nankai University
- 2021–2022Postgraduate Recommendation Admission Scholarship, Nankai University
- 2020–2021Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Nankai University
- 2020–2021Innovation Scholarship, Nankai University
Research Experience
National Social Science Fund of China — Major Research Special Project
Research on Major Issues in External Work Related to Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality
Chief expert: Prof. Maochu Zhong. First author of six policy reports coauthored with Prof. Zhong, responsible for topic development and initial drafting.
Policy reports (6, in Chinese)
- 2025Recommendations for Expanding High-Quality Supply and Stimulating High-End Domestic Demand
- 2024U.S. Energy Transition Pathways and Their Far-Reaching Implications for China’s Energy-Related Industries: Evidence from Priority R&D Directions in the U.S. Energy System (adopted for policy work in March 2025)
- 2023Policy Recommendations for Revitalizing, Expanding and Making Better Use of the Tianjin Climate Exchange
- 2023Recommendations for Adjusting Environmental Targets in Response to Trade Protectionism
- 2023Recommendations for Establishing a Carbon Cooperation Organization
- 2023Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of China’s National Carbon Market
China Wealth Management 50 Forum (CWM50)
Macroeconomic Research Center. Named coauthor and initial drafter of the following macroeconomic policy reports (in Chinese):
- Economic Outlook for 2024 and Policy Recommendations
- China’s Expected Economic Growth Target for 2023 and Policy Recommendations
- Analysis of the Economic Situation in the Third Quarter, Short Term Problems and Risks, and Related Recommendations