Ziqian Gong

Ziqian Gong is an economist with expertise in applied economic modeling, including computable general equilibrium (CGE) and partial equilibrium (PE) models, as well as energy and environmental analysis. His experience includes developing and applying quantitative models to examine energy systems, natural resource use, market behavior, and regulatory impacts. He has worked with interdisciplinary teams on projects for government and research clients, providing rigorous analysis and clear communication to support decision-making. At RTI, Dr. Gong uses data-driven methods and economic modeling to help clients address complex policy and market questions.

Dr. Gong currently supports projects that apply economic modeling, data analysis, and programming to real-world policy and program questions. His work includes refining CGE and PE models with responsibilities spanning model calibration, scenario development, and interpretation of results. These projects examine issues such as market behavior, regulatory effects, and system constraints in energy and natural resource contexts.

In parallel, he contributes to CMS-related projects involving data validation, analytic support, and improvements to programming workflows for health policy applications. This work emphasizes accuracy, quality assurance, and the production of reliable outputs for program support.

Across Dr. Gong’s current portfolio, he works closely with interdisciplinary teams to translate technical analysis into clear findings for clients and stakeholders. This combination of modeling, empirical analysis, and applied problem-solving reflects his interest in using rigorous quantitative methods to support practical decision-making.