Sarah Tang, PhD

Education

• PhD, Brandeis University
• MS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
• BA, Hunan Normal University, China

Research Interests

My research interests include macroeconomics and the economics of innovation and technological change. I am interested in examining economic growth, productivity, and the evolution of technology and their impact on the broader economy.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is grounded in a student-centered approach that values the learning process and fosters critical thinking. I strive to create an engaging learning environment where students actively participate, apply concepts to real-world issues, and develop the analytical and professional skills necessary for career readiness.

Publications

• Tang, L., & Head, J. (2026). Global knowledge flows in high-tech sectors: Evidence from patents. Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 1–54. 
• Zhang, N., Wen, K., Guo, J., You, D., & Tang, L. (2026). Proximity and cross-regional academia-industry collaboration: The moderating role of regional government support. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 225, 124547. 
• You, D., Wen, K., Qin, F., Song, D., & Tang, L. (2025). Divergent pathways from autonomy to performance: Talent strategies in top Chinese public research institutions. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12(1), 1092. 
• You, D., Wen, K., Liu, Y., & Tang, L. (2025). Does audit-based evaluation reduce academics’ creative behavior? The moderating effect of guanxi practice and population characteristics. Research Policy, 54(6), 105213. 
• Ren, J., & Tang, L. (2025). Interconnected bank networks: Shock amplifiers or absorbers in the financial system? International Review of Economics & Finance, 99, 103979. 

Personal Website

• https://sites.google.com/site/sarahletang0610/