Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-11 07:34Core Insights - The "Top Ten Influential Economists of 2025" list has been announced, highlighting economists who have deep academic backgrounds and practical market experience, contributing to China's economic recovery and high-quality development amidst various challenges [1][2][3] Group 1: Announcement of Influential Economists - The selection was conducted by Sina Finance in collaboration with the Chief Economist Forum and New Economist Think Tank, with the evaluation based on five dimensions: professionalism, influence, innovation, foresight, and activity [1][2][3] - The final results were determined through a voting process by the judging panel, considering factors such as output rate and overall impact [1][2][3] Group 2: Key Insights from Yin Jianfeng - Yin Jianfeng, a professor at the University of International Business and Economics and Chief Economist at Zheshang Bank, was awarded the title of "Top Ten Influential Economists of 2025" [2][3] - He emphasized the need for new mechanisms in local finance, advocating a shift from land finance to capital operations [2][3] - Yin expressed a non-pessimistic outlook for Chinese assets in 2026 [2][3] - He noted that aging demographics may not necessarily be detrimental, highlighting the rise of the silver economy [2][3] - He also discussed the search for investment opportunities in a low-interest-rate environment [2][3]