Yushang Wei (魏羽裳)

Yushang Wei (魏羽裳)

Lecturer, Department of Economics, Auburn University

About

I am a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Auburn University. My research is in applied microeconomics, with a focus on health, transportation, and environmental economics.

I received my Ph.D. in Economics from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York in 2024. Before that, I studied at Purdue University, where I earned bachelor's degrees in both Economics and Applied Mathematics.

My work asks how infrastructure and the built environment shape people's health and economic outcomes — from high-speed rail and road networks in China to roadway noise and nighttime light in the United States. At Auburn I teach principles of micro- and macroeconomics and intermediate microeconomics.

Curriculum Vitae

Research Interests

  • Applied Microeconomics
  • Health Economics
  • Transportation Economics
  • Environmental Economics
  • Public Policy

Beyond Work

Drawing of Rashba, a British Shorthair cat Rashba Drawing of Aubie, a white kitten with blue eyes Aubie Drawing of Sam, a grey Nebelung cat Sam in loving memory

I share my home with two cats: Rashba, a 1-year-old British Shorthair who brings curiosity and youthful energy into every day, and Aubie, a 6-month-old kitten who is still discovering the world. Sam, my 18-year-old Nebelung and a calm, gentle presence for many years, passed away and is dearly missed. I also bake — a lot — and you can see the results on the Beyond Work page.