Clarissa did a lot on history, current developments, and the government's goals on economics. Don't want to bill her as an economist, but much more than superficial interest.
One Anecdote. Her father and I visited her in New Haven on our way to work in New Hampshire. I slept in her office. I wanted to read a book or magazine to fall asleep and they were all in Chinese, LOL!
One thing is for sure, her and I both hold a very common interest.