ABOUT
Econexia Institute
Econexia Institute is an independent research and advisory platform focused on innovation, competition, technology and institutions.
We study how firms, markets, technologies and institutions interact—and how these interactions shape innovation, economic performance, and strategic decision-making.
Our work combines academic research, empirical analysis, and industry engagement to generate evidence-based insights for scholars, policymakers, and business leaders.
RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY
Analytical Rigor
Applying economic theory, empirical methods, and institutional analysis to complex questions.
Independent Inquiry
Conducting research free from organizational mandates, political interests, or commercial pressures.
Evidence-Based Insight
Generating conclusions grounded in data, scholarship, and transparent reasoning.
Real-World Impact
Connecting academic research to business strategy, market outcomes, and public policy.
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Lihong Steve Yang
Economist specializing in innovation, competition, technology, and industrial organization.
Professor of Economics and Research Fellow with experience across institutions including University of Southern California, Renmin University of China, Zhejiang University.
Published in leading international journals on innovation incentives, intellectual property, platform competition, and technological change.
Through Econexia Institute, he conducts independent research and advisory work for academia, industry, and policy makers.
ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS & NETWORK
Research informed by a longstanding global network of academic and policy collaborations.