Chen Lian

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Assistant professor of economics focusing on macroeconomics, monetary theory, behavioral economics, and finance
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2024 BB90 Recipient
2023 BB90 Recipient
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There are several macroeconomic theories on the relationship between fiscal deficits and inflation. Surveys indicate that Americans consider inflation to be one of the United States’ worst problems. Chen Lian will study the impact of fiscal deficits on inflation and why U.S. workers find inflation costly through the lens of the 2021-2023 inflation spike.