Li Jingwen (economist)

Li Jingwen (李京文, born July 1932) is a Chinese economist known for his work in technical economics and management science, particularly in the application of systems engineering to economic analysis and forecasting. He is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE).

Li Jingwen graduated from the Department of Economics at Peking University in 1955. He has held positions at the Institute of Economics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and later at the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He has focused his research on developing methodologies for economic forecasting, including the establishment of early warning systems for economic crises.

His research has covered areas such as:

• Technical economics and management: Pioneering the application of system dynamics and mathematical modeling to analyze and forecast economic trends.

• Economic forecasting: Developing early warning systems and forecasting models for the Chinese economy.

• Industrial economics: Studying the development and management of various industries in China.

Li Jingwen has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of economics in China. He has also served as an advisor to various government agencies on economic policy. His work has been influential in shaping China's understanding of economic dynamics and in informing policy decisions. He is the author of numerous books and articles on technical economics, management science, and economic forecasting.