I am a doctoral candidate in Economics at the University of Toronto,  specializing in applied econometrics and labor economics.

My research focuses on business competitiveness and the future of work, particularly in the contexts of immigration and automation. My job market paper was awarded the CLEF Best Young Researcher Paper Prize (runner-up).

I hold a B.A. in Economics and German Studies from Cornell University, and a Master's in Public Policy from the University of Chicago.

In my free time, I collect and repair typewriters. My current favorite is a Groma Kolibri manufactured in 1962, the last year of its production.

Name pronunciation: ZIN-er ZOO / xǔ xīn er 

Contact: xinerxu [at] outlook [dot] com