

He Wang
Research Consultant, The World Bank
He Wang is a Research Consultant in the Digital Development Global Practice at the World Bank. His work delves into social and economic development in developing countries, touching on migration, economic geography, and political economy. Currently, he focuses on the impact of generative AI on labor markets and the barriers to AI adoption in developing countries. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Physics, both from Peking University.
Recent work by He Wang
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From migrant worker to owner: When temporary migration is used to start one’s own business
The majority of Bangladeshi migrants take on significant financial burdens to cover migration costs, but can enjoy high returns. Many returning migrants become small-scale entrepreneurs, using money saved while working abroad.
Published 09.04.24