Hello, I'm Mingao!
A fourth-year Econ PhD student at Georgetown University. Feel free to reach out!
About Me
My research interests lie in empirical Industrial Organization and the intersection of Machine Learning with Applied Microeconomics.
Research Project
iPhone Trade-in Project
A Dynamic Model of iPhone Trade-In Programs. What is the optimal time interval for releasing a new iPhone model? Cannibalization effects and more.
Pricing Strategies for Second-Hand Book Platforms
In progress: aiming to integrate machine learning to enhance the computational feasibility of dynamic pricing models.
Strategic Entry and Exit in the U.S. Airline Industry
The U.S. airline industry is highly competitive, with thousands of routes added or abandoned annually. Notably, small airlines often enter markets abandoned by major carriers, even though these routes are usually unprofitable with low demand. Why do smaller airlines target such "bad" markets?