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Biography
Dandan joined Macquarie University's Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) in July 2023. She holds a bachelor's and master's degree from Peking University in China, as well as a PhD degree in Economics from UNSW. Dandan has expertise in data analysis and econometric modeling, which she applies to study healthy ageing, evaluate policies, and analyze healthcare systems. Her work aims to contribute to evidence-based policy and advance the understanding of the implications of ageing populations.
Education/Academic qualification
Economics, Doctor of Philosophy, UNSW Sydney
20 Jul 2015 → 28 Jun 2019
Award Date: 28 Jun 2019
Economics, Master, Peking University
1 Sept 2013 → 10 Jul 2015
Award Date: 10 Jul 2015
Economics, Bachelor, Peking University
1 Sept 2009 → 5 Jul 2013
Award Date: 5 Jul 2013
External positions
Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR)
1 Feb 2019 → 2 Jul 2023
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Projects
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An overview of Australian Healthcare System and Regulatory Frameworks in the Biomedical Industry
Yang, M. (Primary Chief Investigator), Gu, Y. (Chief Investigator), Yu, D. (Chief Investigator), Stathis, S. (Chief Investigator) & Lu, C. (Chief Investigator)
21/08/23 → 30/11/23
Project: Research
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Early childhood education and care pay and conditions research: final report
Degotardi, S., Mitchell, R., Thornthwaite, L., Gu, J., Gu, Y., Sinha, K., Brand, N., Cumming, T., Kan, L., Lobytsyna, M., Veres, J., Yu, D. & Byambadorj, N., 2026, North Ryde, NSW: Macquarie University. 186 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Insurance coverage for chronic diseases and healthcare of low-income people: Evidence from Chinese administrative data
Chen, X., Feng, J., Wang, Z. & Yu, D., Feb 2026, In: Health Economics. 35, 2, p. 294-311 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Who cares when governments spend more? Regional aged care funding and informal care provision
Bilgrami, A., Cutler, H., Gu, Y., Yu, D. & Zhu, R., Oct 2026, In: Social Science and Medicine. 406, p. 1-11 11 p., 119651.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Income-related health inequality aversion and its geographical variations: Evidence From China
Jiang, S., Yu, D., Wang, H., Cookson, R. & Gu, Y., 21 Jul 2025, 16th IHEA World Congress on Health Economics - Program Abstract Book. International Health Economics Association, abs-os154Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract
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Patronage networks and multitasking incentives: Evidence from local officials’ responses to public crises in China’s centralized bureaucracy
Feng, B., Lu, B., Wang, Z. & Yu, D., Jun 2025, In: World Development. 190, p. 1-15 15 p., 106953.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
Activities
- 5 Participating in a conference, workshop or event series
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Australasian Development Economics Workshop 2024
Yu, D. (Participant)
6 Jun 2024 → 7 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop or event series
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45th Annual AHES conference
Yu, D. (Participant)
19 Sept 2024 → 20 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop or event series
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32nd Colloquium on Pensions and Retirement Research
Yu, D. (Participant)
27 Nov 2024 → 28 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop or event series
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5th Asian Workshop on Econometrics and Health Economics
Yu, D. (Participant)
16 Dec 2024 → 19 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop or event series
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33rd Annual Conference of Chinese Economics Society Australia
Yu, D. (Participant)
27 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop or event series