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Jae Joon (JJ) Lee is an Assistant Professor in Economics in the Department of Finance, Accounting, and Economics at Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China). His research interests are centered around topics such as improving the measurement of the digital economy, applying machine learning to measure individual-level latent parameters, developing better methodologies to uncover consumers' preferences, and identifying behavioral biases in digital activities and managerial practices. He has published his work in a leading economic journal, such as “American Economic Journal: Microeconomics.” He has also won several external research grants and awards, including the US National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant and the Facebook Research Award. Before joining NUBS China, he worked at Stanford University for four years as a postdoctoral scholar and at MIT for one year before that. He received his PhD in economics from Claremont Graduate University, specializing in behavioral and experimental economics. Jae Joon has previous work experience as a business consultant, financial analyst, and policy analyst in South Korea before his doctoral studies. He also holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Seoul National University and a master’s degree in public policy from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.

Research Interests

Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, Economics of Digitization, Machine Learning, Entrepreneurship, and Applied Microeconomics 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Education/Academic qualification

Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University

1 Jul 202030 Jun 2024

Award Date: 30 Jun 2024

Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1 Oct 201930 Jun 2020

Award Date: 30 Jun 2020

PhD, PhD in Economics, Claremont Graduate University

1 Sept 201431 Aug 2019

Award Date: 31 Aug 2019

Master, Master in Public Policy, KDI School of Public Policy and Management

1 Feb 20128 Dec 2013

Award Date: 8 Dec 2013

Bachelor, BA in Economics, Seoul National University

2 Mar 199828 Feb 2003

Award Date: 28 Feb 2003

Disciplines

  • Applied Economics

Person Types

  • Staff

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