Mingzi
Niu

Dr. Mingzi Niu is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in microeconomic theory, with a focus on the decision-making frictions that lead to inefficient choices. Mingzi’s work encompasses two major sources of these frictions: cognitive biases that distort the decision-making processes, and economic environment, such as information asymmetry or other people’s strategic moves. Her research aims to provide a unified framework to understand individual or collective choices and explore solutions to mitigate these frictions.

Mingzi’s research aims to provide a unified framework to understand individual or collective choices and explore solutions to mitigate these frictions.

Mingzi has a PhD in economics from Rice University, an MA in economics from Duke University, and dual BAs in economics and mathematics from Peking University. Originally from China, she now resides in Jerusalem. Mingzi has volunteered at elementary schools in rural areas around Beijing, teaching English, and she has tutored athletes in microeconomics at Duke University. In her free time, she enjoys camping, cooking, gardening, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.