Economist Keyu Jin speaking during an international panel on China and the global economy — Keyu Jin, Associate Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, speaking at the Wheeler Institute in November 2024. (Image: CC BY-SA)

Economist Profile: Keyu Jin

Keyu Jin (金刻羽) is a leading economist, author, and professor whose insights on China’s economic transition, industrial strategy, and global role are helping shape debates worldwide. Her research focuses on international macroeconomics, trade imbalances, and the intersection of technology with China’s development path.

Biography

Born: November 13, 1982, Beijing, China (Wikipedia)
Education: B.A. and Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University
Current Position: Associate Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE); World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

She has advised the World Bank, IMF, and Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and has held board positions at Richemont and Credit Suisse.

Economist Keyu Jin, pictured here during an international panel on China’s economic outlook. Image used under fair use for educational and commentary purposes. — Economist Keyu Jin participating in a panel discussion on China and the global economy

Research and Expertise

Keyu Jin specializes in:

International macroeconomics
China’s growth model and industrial strategy
Global trade and financial imbalances
Innovation and private sector development

She is a prolific writer, contributing to the New York Times, Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, and Project Syndicate.

Selected Articles & Commentary

Bloomberg – China’s Policy Rebalancing Toward Consumption
Financial Times – If Trump is trying to suppress China, he’s going about it all wrong
Nikkei Asia – China’s economic woes are merely growing pains
Project Syndicate – An Interview with Keyu Jin: The New China Playbook
New York Times – What Americans Don’t Understand

Fair use image of economist Keyu Jin during a Bloomberg TV interview on her book The New China Playbook — Economist Keyu Jin appearing on Bloomberg TV to discuss her book *The New China Playbook* in the segment “Understanding China.”

Books

The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism (2023)

Offers a new perspective on China’s economic model, blending market innovation with state direction.

Podcasts & Interviews

FT Economics Show – Martin Wolf talks to Keyu Jin: Has China’s economy run out of gas?
The Rachman Review – China’s Next Generation

Videos

Key Insights

Rebalancing Toward Consumption: China can pursue high-end tech development while increasing domestic demand.
Private Sector Role: Economic recovery depends on restoring private-sector confidence and investment.
Generational Shifts: China’s younger generation will drive cultural and economic transformation.
Global Outlook: Jin argues that cooperation and openness, not isolationism, are essential for future growth.

Conclusion

Keyu Jin is one of the most important voices shaping global understanding of China today. Through her research, books, and media presence, she bridges the gap between East and West — explaining not just where China is, but where it is heading.