Ethan Liu is a Research Specialist for the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree at Southwest University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, China, and earned a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis University. His areas of interest include International Economics, International Business, and Applied Microeconomics. As a research specialist, he is responsible for digging in to the data tied to regional concerns and explains the findings for community members to enhance understanding and enable informed decision making.