Juzhong Zhuang

Born on 29 October, 1956

Mr. Juzhong Zhuang joined Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1997 and is currently Deputy Chief Economist of ADB's Economics and Research Department. His recent research focuses on various development issues in Asia, including growth, poverty and inequality, structural transformation, the economics of climate change, and the Chinese economy. He recently edited a number of books on Asian development, including Diagnosing the Philippine Economy; Inclusive Growth toward a Harmonious Society in China; Poverty, Inequality, and Inclusive Growth in Asia: Measurement, Policy Issues, and Country Studies; and Diagnosing the Indonesian Economy: Toward Inclusive and Green Growth. From 1992-1997, he was a research officer of the Development Economics Research Program at the London School of Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Manchester.