Dr. Yen-Chien Chen is a highly suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award, with an impressive academic background and a strong, sustained record of impactful research in labor, family, and health economics. Holding a PhD from National Taiwan University and serving as an associate professor at National Taipei University, he has built a career marked by rigorous empirical work, interdisciplinary relevance, and contributions that directly inform social and economic policy. His publication record spans top-tier international journals such as Demography, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of Human Resources, Annals of Tourism Research, and Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, showcasing both depth and breadth in research themes including divorce outcomes, education, gender attitudes, political leadership, unemployment, monetary policy, and family dynamics. His forthcoming and recent works, particularly large-scale studies using administrative data, demonstrate methodological strength and policy-oriented insight, contributing significantly to global discussions on inequality, human capital formation, and socioeconomic behavior. Chen’s collaborations with leading economists further highlight his research credibility and influence in academic networks. His earlier contributions in American Economic Review and other respected outlets reflect a consistent trajectory of high-quality scholarship. Across his academic career, spanning positions at National Chi Nan University and National Taipei University, he has maintained a strong commitment to advancing economic knowledge through evidence-based findings that address real-world concerns in Taiwan and beyond. His research has notable societal relevance, illuminating how family structures, labor markets, and health dimensions shape individual and collective welfare. With nearly two decades of scholarly productivity, a diverse portfolio of impactful studies, and a clear dedication to advancing both theory and applied economics, Yen-Chien Chen exemplifies the qualities expected of an outstanding researcher whose work meaningfully contributes to academic progress and public policy development.
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Featured Publications
Chen, Y.-C., Fan, E., & Liu, J.-T. (2025). Divorce effects on teenagers’ higher education: Evidence from one million siblings in Taiwan. Demography.
Chen, Y.-C., Fan, E., Ho, Y.-H., Lee, M. Y.-H., & Liu, J.-T. (2025). The impact of female political leadership on gender attitudes: Evidence from Taiwan’s local councils. Journal of Development Economics, 174, 103451.
Chen, S. H., Chen, Y.-C., & Liu, J.-T. (2019). The impact of family composition on educational achievement. Journal of Human Resources, 54(1), 122–170.
Chen, C.-M., & Chen, Y.-C. (2018). Income source effect on retiree’s tourism behavior. Annals of Tourism Research, 68, 4–6.
Fan, E., Liu, J.-T., & Chen, Y.-C. (2017). Is the quarter of birth endogenous? New evidence from Taiwan, the US, and Indonesia. Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, 79(6), 1087–1124.