Faculty Profiles

Dr. Ren Zhang

PhD in Economics

Southern Methodist University, 2017

MA in Economics

Southern Methodist University, 2013

BS in Statistics

Tianjin University, 2008

Zhang, Ren. McCoy College Faculty Development Funds, $2940. (Funded: August 2024). Grant.
Zhang, Ren. Research Enhancement Program 2025, Texas State University, $8000. (Funded: January 2025 - May 2026). Grant.
Zhang, Ren. Texas State University, $2200. (Funded: September 2024 - July 2025). Grant.
Zhang, Ren. 2024 McCoy College Dean's Summer Research Stipends, $8000. (Funded: May 2024 - August 2024). Grant.
Zhang, Ren. Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, $8000. (Funded: December 2022 - May 2024). Grant.

Zhang, R., & Yang, Y. (2025). Combining Proxies and Narrative Sign Restrictions: Revisiting the Effects of Technology Shocks. Journal of Applied Econometrics.
Zhang, R. (2022). News Shocks and the Effects of Monetary Policy. Macroeconomic Dynamics.
Zhang, R., An, L., & Wynne, M. (2021). Shock-Dependent Exchange Rate Pass-Through: Evidence Based on a Narrative Sign Approach for Japan. Journal of International Money and Finance.
Zhang, R., Martinetz-Gacia, E., Wynne, M., & Grossman, V. (2021). Ties that Bind: Estimating the Natural Rate of Interest for Small Open Economies. Journal of International Money and Finance.
Zhang, R., & Wynne, M. (2017). Measuring the World Natural Rate of Interest. Economic Inquiry.

Award / Honor Recipient: Brandon Dee Roberts Excellence Professorship Fellow. January 2025 - December 2025
Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities. August 2022 - 2023
Award / Honor Recipient: Robert J. Olney Early Career Research Award. August 2022 - 2023
Award / Honor Recipient: Department award for excellence in research. May 2021 - 2022