Xiuci Yang

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About

Focused on development economics, growth theory, and public policy. Enthusiastic debater, independent researcher, and economics content creator. Currently investigating how institutional frameworks shape long-run economic outcomes.

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Education

London School of Economics Current

BSc Politics and Economics · 2026 – 2029

ASIS

Anglo Singapore International School

Bangkok, Thailand · 2018 – 2026

2024 – 2026

A Levels

GPA 3.97 · IELTS 8.0 · Student Council · Debate Club

Economics Mathematics Further Mathematics Psychology

2022 – 2024

IGCSE

7A* 1A · Prefectorial Board · Eco Club

Economics Mathematics Additional Mathematics Biology Physics Chemistry Chinese ESL

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Experience

Aug – Sep 2026

UOB Kay Hian (Thailand) PLC

Intern, Corporate Finance · Bangkok, Thailand

Constructed a three-statement model and DCF valuation for a SET-listed industrial estate company; implied value of THB 38 per share, 10% above traded price, in line with peer P/E and P/BV multiples
Translated key deal documents across English, Thai and Mandarin, and acted as the main communication channel with the target's owner on a Thai buyer's acquisition of a Chinese cross-border logistics company

Jul 2025

AIA Summer Insight Programme

Participant · Hong Kong

Analysed policyholder data to inform policy customisation and built an interest rate scenario table mapping the rate sensitivity of insurance products for asset-liability management
Selected as the only high school student in the programme, working alongside university-level participants

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Societies

2026 – Active

Treasury Member — CSSA LSE

Chinese Students and Scholars Association, London School of Economics

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Activities

2023 – Active

Debate Club

Active member and Treasurer (2024–2025). Participated in 15+ debate tournaments. Selected to the Thailand National Team Pool after ranking top 10 in national tournaments.

TWSDC Grand Champion 2026 · THSDC Grand Finalist 2025

2026TWSDC Grand Champion
Winner of the annual WSDC format debate championship in Thailand — undefeated across all 8 rounds. Top 15 Best Speaker · 5th Best Reply Speaker.

2025THSDC Grand Finalist
Grand Finalist at the Thailand High School Debating Championship (THSDC) · 8th Best Speaker.

2025 – Active

Economics Tutor

Offering one-on-one A Level Economics coaching focused on structured essay writing, evaluation skills, and exam technique. Posts video content on social media analyzing difficult MCQ questions, receiving 5,000+ views and 100+ followers.

Director of Finance, AWSDC · THB 6M budget · Student Council

Feb – Jun 2025

Director of Finance — AWSDC (Asian World Schools Debating Championship)

Managed THB 6M (~$200K) budget for the Asian World School's Debating Championship 2025 with 300+ participants from 10+ countries
Tracked line-item expenses, negotiated fee settlements with international teams, and optimized cash allocations in real time

2024 – 2025

Student Council

Led budgeting and financial planning for school-wide events, supporting initiatives across a student body of 200. Coordinated with staff and student representatives to allocate funds and drive community projects.

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Projects

Essay Competition

John Locke Institute Essay

Explored the effect of the UK government's plan to impose VAT on private school fees on socio-economic mobility. Applied tax incidence analysis to evaluate the distributional burden across income groups, concluding that the policy is likely regressive — disproportionately affecting middle-income families while having limited impact on wealthier households.

Policy Analysis Economics Tax Incidence

Independent Research

Root Causes of Underdevelopment

Examined the persistence of underdevelopment through colonial institutional legacy, applying the Solow and Romer models to show how extractive institutions constrain growth. Extended the analysis to critique foreign aid dependency as a barrier to sustained development.

Growth Theory Institutions Development

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