Xunkang Tian, Ph.D.

Xunkang Tian is a Research Fellow at the ERUNI Open Research Prague. His research primarily focuses on Econometrics. His work investigates micro-econometric models with the identification of parameters and hypothesis tests, as well as their applications on development policies. Xunkang obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from Boston University in 2024. Prior to his Ph.D., he completed a Master’s degree in Economics at University of British Columbia and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Mathematics at Wuhan University.

Qualification

Ph.D.

Boston University, Graduate School of Arts and Science, Economics, 2024

Master’s Degree

University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts, Economics, 2017

Bachelor’s Degree

Wuhan University, Undergraduate College, Economics, 2016

Wuhan University, Undergraduate College, Mathematics, 2016

Experience

2024–present, ERUNI Open Research Prague, Research Fellow

2023, Boston University, Research Assistant for Prof. Hiroaki Kaido

2019, Boston University, Research Assistant for Prof. Zhongjun Qu

20152016, Wuhan University, Research Assistant for Prof. Junmin Liao

Publications (last 5 years, selected)

“Estimation of Network Formation Determinants in Rural Indian Villages” (Job Market paper)
“Inference on Partially Identified Parameters with Separable Nuisance Parameters: a Two-Stage Method”

Hobbies

Exercise, Hiking, Music