Nicholas Lardy

About the Author

Nicholas Lardy is a distinguished economist and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, where he has dedicated decades to analyzing China's economic policies and their global implications. With a Ph.D. from Yale University, Lardy has served as a consultant to the World Bank, the U.S. government, and various international organizations, providing expert insights into the dynamics of emerging markets. His research focuses on the challenges of state intervention in market economies, trade relations, and financial reforms. In his acclaimed book The State Strikes Back: The End of Economic Reform in China?, Lardy examines the resurgence of state-owned enterprises and the potential reversal of China's liberalization efforts, offering a sobering assessment of the country's economic trajectory. A prolific author and frequent commentator in leading publications, Lardy continues to shape the discourse on global economics through his rigorous, data-driven analyses.