Konkuk University, 2023 Fall-Present- Economics of Politics (a.k.a. Political Economy)
This course examines how political conflict—from elections to wars—can be analyzed using both rational-choice models and behavioral insights. We explore how strategic decisions are shaped not only by incentives and information but also by beliefs, biases, and emotional drivers. Topics include arms races, civil war, coalition formation, and war termination, with applications ranging from World War I to contemporary conflicts like the inter-Korean rivalry. The course draws on a variety of academic papers and supplementary materials, with The Politics of the First World War by Scott Wolford serving as the main text.This course introduces students to the core principles of game theory and strategic thinking, with applications across economics, political science, and real-world decision-making. Through formal models and interactive gameplay, students explore how individuals and institutions behave in competitive and cooperative environments. Topics include simultaneous and sequential move games, mixed strategies, auctions, signaling and cheap talk, collective action, and evolutionary dynamics. We also engage with behavioral interpretations of strategic behavior, especially in the context of conflict and cooperation. The course draws primarily on Games of Strategy by Dixit et al., supplemented with handouts and contemporary research articles.This course offers a broad introduction to how economic principles can be applied to environmental and natural resource issues. We examine market failures such as externalities, evaluate policy instruments like taxes and cap-and-trade, and explore methods for valuing environmental goods using both revealed and stated preference techniques. Topics also include climate policy, the management of renewable and non-renewable resources, and the role of game theory in addressing global environmental problems. The course is based on Markets and the Environment by Keohane and Olmstead, complemented by a variety of readings and empirical exercises throughout the semester.- Behavioral and Experimental Economics (scheduled in Fall 2025)
- Principles of Economics
- Microeconomics (a.k.a. Intermediate Microeconomics)
- Public Finance (a.k.a. Public Economics)
Pukyong National University, 2023 Spring- Principles of Microeconomics, Econometrics, Public Finance
Colby College, 2017 Fall-2019 Spring- Seminar in Political Economy
This upper-level seminar explores the theory of conflict through the lens of political economy. We begin with a fundamental question: Why do rational actors sometimes resort to violence instead of negotiation? Core topics include incomplete information, commitment problems, bargaining, coordination, arms races, and the strategic foundations of war. The course integrates classic theoretical models (e.g., Nash bargaining, Schelling's deterrence theory) with contemporary research in economics and political science. Students critically engage with seminal works by scholars such as Fearon, Powell, and Baliga & Sjöström, alongside recent contributions—including my own work on conflicts. Each student leads a paper presentation, participates in discussion, and develops an original research proposal by semester’s end.**One of the brightest students I had the privilege to teach in this course was Molly Manuel, whose intellectual curiosity and clarity of thought left a lasting impression. Her research proposal on the effects of Brexit on conflicts in Northern Ireland was not only deeply thoughtful, but also inspired a working paper that I later coauthored with her, titled "Estimating the Shadow of Conflict: The Impact of Brexit on House Prices in Northern Ireland." - Principles of Microeconomics
- Environmental & Natural Resource Economics
- Research Methods and Statistics for Economics
Appalachian State University, 2016 Fall-2017 Spring- Principles of Microeconomics
- Business and Economics Statistics II
- Business and Economics Statistics I
Rutgers University, 2012 Fall-2016 SpringSidney I. Simon Prize for Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching, 2015- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics