Alex-Weng
Alex Weng
Economist

Alex Weng is an Economist at the Seattle office. He joined Keystone after earning his PhD in Economics from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2024. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly in health, labor, and household finance, utilizing causal inference and machine learning techniques. He also holds a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from Sichuan University. Before joining Keystone, Alex worked at both the IMF and Amazon.

Outside of work, Alex enjoys playing badminton, tennis, and volleyball, as well as cooking and reading.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Economics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • M.A. in Applied Economics from Georgetown University
  • B.A. in International Economics from Sichuan University