Zhe Liu
pronounced “Juh”
I’m Zhe, an Economist at Stripe with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Washington.
My work combines economic research and data science to understand how technology affects businesses and people. My research interests include digital finance, labor markets, and economic development.
I also taught Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion at UC Berkeley in Spring 2026.
Experience
StripeEconomist · Current
MetaData Scientist
UC BerkeleyPostdoctoral Researcher · Lecturer
International Monetary FundResearch Analyst
Selected Research
Why aren't more firms using digital payments?
Evidence from a census of approximately 1.86 million businesses, examining adoption and barriers to digital payments.
Does better internet access improve employment?
Research on how expanded internet connectivity affects employment, earnings, and job search.