Rong Hai

Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami.  

Education: Ph.D. Economics, University of Pennsylvania. 

Research Fields: Applied Microeconomics; Macroeconomics (micro-founded mechanisms and aggregate implications)

Research Interests: I investigate the causal mechanisms underlying the endogenous human capital investment and preference formation, and quantify their  aggregate implications for inequality, growth, and welfare. 

• Human capital investment: Education, work experience, skills, and health. 

• Endogenous preference formation: Addiction, memorable goods (experience-based consumption). 

Panel discussion on Inequality with three Nobel Laureates: Video is available. 

Poets&Quants 50 Best Undergrad Professors, 2023. 

Email: rhai@bus.miami.edu Office: 523F Jenkins. Phone: (305) 284-5731