Welcome

I am Zhejian Wang, a Ph.D. Candidate in Economics at the University of Delaware.
My research explores the intersection of digital technology, education, and development, focusing on how policy interventions shape youth behavior and learning outcomes.
Combining causal inference methods with large-scale data from China, I study the welfare implications of digital regulation in emerging economies.

My job-market paper, “Restricting Video Games in China: Effects on Time Use, Educational Achievement, and Health” examines China’s 2021 restriction on minors’ video gaming, showing that while the policy sharply reduced online activity, its educational benefits remain limited.

I am currently on the 2025–26 academic job market and welcome opportunities to discuss my research and teaching.