The list of the "Top Ten Macroeconomists for 2025" has been officially announced. In 2025, amid ongoing pressures, China's economy is advancing with a focus on innovation and quality improvement. Fiscal policy has become more proactive, while monetary policy remains appropriately accommodative. Enhanced coordination and precision in macroeconomic policies are driving steady economic progress and new achievements in high-quality development.
At this critical juncture of complex changes and transformational challenges, macroeconomists are closely attuned to the pulse of the times. They provide insightful analysis of major development trends through a broad perspective, professional judgment, and well-grounded arguments. Their research and recommendations focus on new productive forces, boosting domestic demand, resolving risks, and long-term growth—helping to clarify development logic amid uncertainty and guide macroeconomic direction.
The selection was jointly conducted by Sina Finance, the Chief Economists Forum, and the New Economists Think Tank. The final award results were determined by a judging panel based on five key criteria: professionalism, influence, innovation, foresight, and activity level. Votes were cast considering factors such as the forward-looking nature of the economists' work and their research output.
Li Xunlei, Chief Economist of Zhongtai International, has been honored as one of the "Top Ten Macroeconomists for 2025."
Selected Highlights of His Views: - How to Achieve a Reasonable Rebound in Prices—Identifying the Key Challenges - How the Central Economic Work Conference Will Optimize "Stock" and "Incremental" Policies - Reflections on Current Hot-Button Economic Issues - Why One Feels "Hot" During Hypothermia—An Economic Metaphor - What Type of Replacement Programs Yield Greater Multiplier Effects - Defining the Policy Positioning Between Promoting Investment and Stimulating Consumption