Thurein Lwin is one of the founders of Inya Economics as well as the managing editor of Inya Economic Journal which was founded in 2017. He has several research experiences in the minimum wage, inflation, migration in conflict areas, sub-national financial management, development planning, municipal governance, property tax, and local business development. Thurein received his master’s degree in Development Studies from the Yangon University of Economics. He received his diploma in International Relations from the University of Yangon and bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Dagon University.