ZHENG, Huanhuan

I am a scholar of finance and public policy. My primary research interest lies at the intersection of international finance, public finance, and household finance, and their interplay with public policy. While ample research has delved into how corporates can do well by doing good, there remains a notable gap in our understanding of how governments can similarly excel. My research is dedicated to understanding how governments can do well by doing good and thereby fostering a virtuous cycle of finance and policy. It can be broadly classified into two themes. First, I explore how good policy enhances resilience in times of shock. Through my studies, I have discovered that governments that practice good policies in times of normalcy can better access finance at lower risk and lower costs in time of crisis and better navigate challenges. Second, I investigate how good policy pays for itself. My research reveals that good policies generate multifaceted benefits, presenting an innovative approach to foster sustainability by integrating crucial yet costly policy tools into broader and advantageous public programs. Methodologically, I integrate causal identification, economic theory and interdisciplinary thinking to analyse the interaction between finance and policy, especially in times of crisis when credit is constrained and prompt policy responses are crucial. I strive to uncover how policy decisions, with the support of finance, can foster sustainable economic, social, and environmental outcomes, while also accounting for the complex interconnections between financial markets, households, and governments in the global economy. 

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