Justin Yifu Lin

Justin Yifu Lin is a prominent Chinese economist and former chief economist of the World Bank, recognized for his influential theories on development economics. He has advocated for innovative approaches to economic growth in developing countries, emphasizing the importance of industrial policy and government intervention in market economies. Lin co-authored the book 'Beating the Odds: Jump-Starting Developing Countries' with Cameroonian economist Célestin Monga, which explores strategies for economic development in Africa.