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Information about Quan Heng is limited in publicly available sources, and his identity and biographical details remain unclear. Judging from the two works held in the collection, his writing spans history and the social sciences. "Unofficial History of Gengshen" is a historical reading that records events of the Gengshen year in the manner of traditional historiographical notes, while "Forty Years of China's Income Distribution Reform: Experience, Theory and Outlook" addresses contemporary economic realities, tracing the course of income distribution reform and offering a theoretical summary. The marked difference between the two subjects shows an author who can handle historical sources while also attending to real social and economic issues. His writing is notable for clear narration and a focus on organizing facts, and his works serve readers of history and of social science research respectively. Because biographical evidence is lacking, education, positions and honors are not addressed here.