Assistant Professor of Economics
Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance
College of Business, Engineering, and Technology
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
7101 University Avenue
Texarkana, TX 75503
Email: yjiao@tamut.edu
Fields: Labor Economics, Public Economics, Economic Development
My research focuses on applied microeconomics, with a particular emphasis on labor economics, public economics, and economic development. I am especially interested in how culture and social norms influence economic decision-making and behavior. These factors play a critical role in shaping outcomes across labor markets, public policy, and development contexts. By integrating cultural and behavioral dimensions into economic analysis, my work seeks to provide deeper insights into policy effectiveness and the broader socio-economic forces driving inequality and development.