
Laura Zhao
Principal Economist
- Ph.D., University of Maryland
- M.Phil., the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- B.Sc., Peking University
Bio
Laura Zhao is currently a principal economist in the Financial Stability Department at the Bank of Canada. She is a macroeconomist and has conducted research on productivity, firm dynamics, financial stability, and fintech.
Prior to joining the Bank of Canada, Laura worked in the investment banking divisions of Merrill Lynch and Barclays Capital in Hong Kong. During her time there, she assisted global banks and insurance companies with their asset/liability and capital management strategies. She also had a short span at the Asian Development Bank, where she conducted research on global liquidity issues.
Laura obtained her PhD in economics from the University of Maryland. She also holds an MPhil from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a BSc from Peking University.