Professor Xiao's research applies microeconomic theory and econometrics to analyze various issues on firm behavior and market operation. She has worked on topics concerning firms' strategic provision of information and the impact of public policies on firms' entry, exit and quality choices. Her most recent research is on entry and competition in the U.S. telecommunication market. Her papers have been published in journals including the American Economic Review, RAND Journal of Economics, and the International Journal of Industry Organization. Mo has held tenure-track positions at Iowa State University and University of Rochester. She holds a Ph.D. and a M.A. from UCLA and a B.A. from Peking University, China.