Brian Zhou - Varun Mukund Coauthored Publications https://www.brianzhou.org/coauthors/varun-mukund Publications and working papers coauthored with Varun Mukund. en-us hello@zhoubrian.com (Brian Zhou) hello@zhoubrian.com (Brian Zhou) Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4795120#recommendations-for-increased-financial-literacy-in-american-high-schools-ssrn Recommendations for Increased Financial Literacy in American High Schools https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4795120 This paper reviews gaps in U.S. high-school financial literacy education, including inconsistent curricula, weak measurement standards, and limited long-term retention evidence. It identifies methodological shortcomings in existing assessments and highlights the need for stronger data systems. The recommendations focus on standardized curricula, better incentives and resources, and stronger institutional/government collaboration. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT hello@zhoubrian.com (Brian Zhou) PolicySSRN https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4592939#policy-proposals-for-the-united-kingdoms-national-quantum-strategy-for-the-united-kingdoms-department-for-science-innovation-and-technology Policy Proposals for the United Kingdom's National Quantum Strategy https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4592939 This brief calls on the UK to invest in quantum literacy and youth advocacy initiatives alongside robust policy frameworks that bolster national security and international cooperation, securing its leadership in the emerging quantum revolution. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT hello@zhoubrian.com (Brian Zhou) Policyfor the United Kingdom's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4652240#recommendations-to-combat-child-exploitation-in-social-media-ssrn Recommendations to Combat Child Exploitation in Social Media https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4652240 This paper analyzes the growing commercialization of child-centered social media content and associated exploitation risks. It documents how current platform dynamics can incentivize privacy harms and abuse in family-content ecosystems. The report advances policy recommendations to better protect minors online while improving accountability for creators and platforms. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT hello@zhoubrian.com (Brian Zhou) PolicySSRN