Shiqin Liu
PhD in Public Policy
Shiqin Liu (Shirley) is a Ph.D. Candidate in Public Policy in the in the department of Law and Public Policy. Her primary research interests focus on regional economic analysis, creative economy, entrepreneurship development, and economic mobility. Her current research examines the spatial pattern of entrepreneurship activities and the effects of urban and regional factors on new firm formation in the U.S. Micropolitan and Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

Shiqin has a great passion for researching urban development issues and is currently exploring her dissertation topic in the related field. In the future study, she will dedicate her research to help communities make better decision to stimulate economic development and improve economic opportunities and mobilities in cities.