Mike Cheng
Economics PhD Candidate
Georgetown University
I am a third year Economics PhD candidate with research interests in international trade and industrial organizations. My research focuses on the intersection of FDI, market power, and supply chain structure. I welcome coauthorship opportunities.
Education
Georgetown University
PhD Candidate in Economics
University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy
Master of Arts in Public Policy
Certificate of Research Methods and Certificate of Financial Policy
Recipient of Harris Merit Scholarship
June 2021
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Economics, Policy and Organization
Minor in International Relations and Politics and Economics
Graduated with University Honor
Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society
May 2019
Research
Working Papers
"Comparative Study on the Disclosure of Climate-related Risks for Municipal Bonds: Evidence from China, the United States and France"
[Dormant Project]
Work in Progress
"Overseas Investment and Supply Chain Integration: Evidence from Chinese Mining Industry"
This paper investigates how initial foreign direct investments in the mining sector influence subsequent market entry and trade flows from upstream firms of the same origin country. The study focuses on two key aspects: (1) the gateway effect of pioneer investments on related suppliers and its variation across different types of goods and services in the supply chain, and (2) the mechanisms through which initial investments reduce entry barriers, particularly examining the roles of information frictions, relationship-specific investments, and vertical relationships. Using evidence from the Chinese mining industry, this research aims to provide insights into the dynamics of international supply chain integration and the spillover effects of foreign direct investment.
Teaching
Teaching Assistant
- Intermediate Macro Econ (Professor Dan Cao, Spring 2025)
- Public Sector Economics (Professor David Burk, Fall 2024)
- International Trade (Professor Pinar Cebi Wilber, Spring 2024)
- Intermediate Microeconomics (Professor Marius Schwartz, Fall 2023)
Curriculum Vitae
You can download my CV here.
Contact
Email: zc156@georgetown.edu
Phone: (617) 669-7091
Address: Department of Economics
Georgetown University
Washington, DC