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D-Index
40
Citations
8153
World Ranking
2276
National Ranking
58

Zhigang Tao publication distribution in Economics and Finance in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Economics and Finance in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Zhigang Tao sits on this spectrum.

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42 publications 521+

This scientist: 126 publications — 28th percentile

28% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 521 publications or more.

Zhigang Tao D-index placement in Economics and Finance in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Economics and Finance scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Zhigang Tao sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 126 scientists 31 D-Index: 147 scientists 32 D-Index: 157 scientists 33 D-Index: 178 scientists 34 D-Index: 171 scientists 35 D-Index: 141 scientists 36 D-Index: 132 scientists 37 D-Index: 129 scientists 38 D-Index: 130 scientists 39 D-Index: 120 scientists 40 D-Index: 117 scientists 41 D-Index: 113 scientists 42 D-Index: 114 scientists 43 D-Index: 97 scientists 44 D-Index: 115 scientists 45 D-Index: 86 scientists 46 D-Index: 78 scientists 47 D-Index: 83 scientists 48 D-Index: 62 scientists 49 D-Index: 74 scientists 50 D-Index: 50 scientists 51 D-Index: 66 scientists 52 D-Index: 69 scientists 53 D-Index: 55 scientists 54 D-Index: 67 scientists 55 D-Index: 61 scientists 56 D-Index: 62 scientists 57 D-Index: 45 scientists 58 D-Index: 34 scientists 59 D-Index: 47 scientists 60 D-Index: 46 scientists 61 D-Index: 36 scientists 62 D-Index: 37 scientists 63 D-Index: 56 scientists 64 D-Index: 50 scientists 65 D-Index: 32 scientists 66 D-Index: 28 scientists 67 D-Index: 30 scientists 68 D-Index: 24 scientists 69 D-Index: 25 scientists 70 D-Index: 22 scientists 71 D-Index: 21 scientists 72 D-Index: 26 scientists 73 D-Index: 24 scientists 74 D-Index: 23 scientists 75 D-Index: 12 scientists 76 D-Index: 14 scientists 77 D-Index: 15 scientists 78 D-Index: 15 scientists 79 D-Index: 17 scientists 80 D-Index: 17 scientists 81 D-Index: 11 scientists 82 D-Index: 10 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 11 scientists 85 D-Index: 5 scientists 86 D-Index: 9 scientists 87 D-Index: 13 scientists 88 D-Index: 9 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 6 scientists 91 D-Index: 4 scientists 92 D-Index: 8 scientists 93 D-Index: 10 scientists 94 D-Index: 11 scientists 95 D-Index: 6 scientists 96 D-Index: 4 scientists 97 D-Index: 4 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100 D-Index: 8 scientists 101+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 101+

This scientist: 40 D-Index — 41st percentile

41% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 101 D-Index or more.

Overview

Zhigang Tao is affiliated with the University of Hong Kong in China and has research interests spanning economics, engineering, molecular biology, and health-related fields. Their work incorporates a multidisciplinary approach that includes economics and econometrics, biomedical engineering, and molecular biology.

The scientist's recent publications cover diverse topics, reflecting this broad focus. Notable papers include:

  • "Did trade liberalization with China influence US elections?" (2022, Journal of International Economics)
  • "How local leaders matter: Inter-provincial leadership transfers and land transactions in China" (2021, Journal of Comparative Economics)
  • "Durable Clinical Response of Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma Harboring EGFR-19del/T790M/BRAFV600E Mutations After Treating with Osimertinib and Dabrafenib Plus Trametinib: A Case Report" (2020, OncoTargets and Therapy)
  • "Low-temperature ppm-level H2S flexible gas sensor on the basis of Ag-modified ZnO" (2024, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing)
  • "Dynamics of Interagency Networks under Stress in Public Health Emergencies: Evidence from China" (2022, Public Performance & Management Review)

The most frequent co-authors in Zhigang Tao's work include:

  • Yi Lu
  • Hongjie Yuan
  • Mengna Luan
  • Yi Che
  • Mengyao Guo

Zhigang Tao's publications appear regularly in academic journals such as:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Journal of Comparative Economics
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • Journal of International Economics
  • Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing

The main fields of study associated with their research are:

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance
  • Engineering

Subfields of study include:

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Molecular Biology
  • General Health Professions
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Biomedical Engineering

The core research topics span:

  • Global Health Care Issues
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
  • Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • Healthcare Policy and Management
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Geomechanics and Mining Engineering

This profile reflects an interdisciplinary research trajectory emphasizing economic phenomena, healthcare challenges, sensor technology development, and molecular biology applications, positioned at the intersection of social sciences, engineering, and health sciences.

Best Publications

  • Local protectionism and regional specialization: evidence from China's industries

    Chong-En Bai;Yingjuan Du;Zhigang Tao;Sarah Y. Tong

  • The Multitask Theory of State Enterprise Reform: Empirical Evidence from China

    Chong-En Bai;Jiangyong Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Economic institutions and FDI location choice: Evidence from US multinationals in China

    Julan Du;Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Identifying FDI spillovers

    Yi Lu;Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao;Lianming Zhu

  • A Multitask Theory of State Enterprise Reform

    Chong-En Bai;David D. Li;Zhigang Tao;Yijiang Wang

  • Trends and Determinants of China's Industrial Agglomeration

    Jiangyong Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Property rights protection and access to bank loans Evidence from private enterprises in China

    Chong-En Bai;Jiangyong Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Determinants of entrepreneurial activities in China

    Jiangyong Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Exporting behavior of foreign affiliates: Theory and evidence

    Jiangyong Lu;Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • How Does Privatization Work in China

    Chong-En Bai;Jiangyong Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Institutions and FDI location choice: The role of cultural distances

    Julan Du;Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Union effects on performance and employment relations: Evidence from China

    Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao;Yijiang Wang

  • How do exporters respond to antidumping investigations

    Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao;Yan Zhang

  • Policy on international R&D cooperation: Subsidy or tax?

    Larry D. Qiu;Zhigang Tao

  • Export, foreign direct investment, and local content requirement

    Larry Dongxiao Qiu;Zhigang Tao

  • Contract Mixing in Franchising as a Mechanism for Public‐Good Provision

    Chong-En Bai;Zhigang Tao

  • Once an enemy, forever an enemy? the long-run impact of the Japanese invasion of China from 1937 to 1945 on trade and investment

    Yi Che;Julan Du;Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • FDI location choice: agglomeration vs institutions

    Julan Du;Yi Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • The impact of public policies on innovation and imitation: The role of R&D technology in growth models

    Leonard Kwok Hon Cheng;ZG Tao

  • Performance of Multinational Firms’ Subsidiaries: Influences of Cumulative Experience

    Gerald Yong Gao;Yigang Pan;Jiangyong Lu;Zhigang Tao

  • Does Trade Liberalization with China Influence U.S. Elections

    Yi Che;Yi Lu;Justin Pierce;Peter K. Schott

Frequent Co-Authors

Chong-En Bai
Chong-En Bai Tsinghua University
Jiangyong Lu
Jiangyong Lu Peking University
Peter K. Schott
Peter K. Schott Yale University
Sudipto Dasgupta
Sudipto Dasgupta Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ivan P. L. Png
Ivan P. L. Png National University of Singapore

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