Hello! I am an assistant professor of economics at the School of Management and Economics of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.
My research fields are macroeconomics and development.
I teach Introductory Macroeconomics (UG) and Development Economics (UG & PG).
Download my CV here.
Contact
Email: martinshu@cuhk.edu.cn
Landline: +86 (755) 84273457
Office: 915, Teaching Complex D
2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172
Publications
"Selection, Structural Transformation, and the Cost Disease of Services" [paper]
American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics 18(3): 343-378. 2026.
"The Role of Micro Data in Understanding Structural Transformation" [paper] [working paper]
With David Lagakos
Oxford Development Studies 51(4): 436-454. 2023.
Working Papers
"Is the Electricity Sector a Weak Link in Development?" [paper]
With Jonathan Colmer and David Lagakos
"Structural Transformation and Top Income Inequality" [paper]
With Xitong Hui
Submitted
"Pre-Purchase Inspection and Quality of Experience Goods" [paper]
With Chenchen Di, Yuk-fai Fong, and Xiaoxuan Meng
Work in Progress
"Occupational Dynasties and Economic Development"
With Siddharth George and David Lagakos