Biography
As a teacher, my teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering critical thinking, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
As a researcher, my work lies at the intersection of environmental policy, energy economics, and economic development, integrating theoretical and empirical methods and to support evidence-based policy making.
Publications
Journal Articles:
2025. Mingze (Marcellus) Li, Thanasis Stengos and Yiguo Sun, 'Spatial Nexus: Natural Resources and Economic Growth', Empirical Economics, 69: 1117-1152.
Policy Work:
Box II.1. The Birth of Quantitative Easing (QE)
(World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024, United Nations)
Education
- 2025 PhD, Economics, University of Guelph
- 2020 MA, International Economics and Finance, Toronto Metropolitan University
- 2019 BA with Honours, Economics, Wilfred Laurier University
Teaching
FALL 2025
- ECON 1001: Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 3111: Health Economics
WINTER 2026
- ECON 1001: Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2011: Intermediate Microeconomics II
- ECON 3901: International Trade
Research
Interests:
- Environmental Economics
- Resource Economics
- Empirical Growth
- Spatial Econometrics
Current Research Projects:
- Energy Consumption and Economic Performance in a Spatial Context: Spillover Effects Across Borders
- Spatial Nexus: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Consumption and C02 Emmissions
- From QE to QT, what is the impact on the housing market in developed countries?
Grants, awards & honours
- 2020-2024 Four-Year Department Doctoral Fellowship, University of Guelph
- 2020 Highest Academic Distinction, Toronto Metropolitan University