Embedded Files
Weekly Economics Seminar
Every week, our members conduct individual or team-based presentations on prominent economics papers. These seminars comprehensively cover the paper's theoretical framework, identification strategies, and empirical results, followed by academic debate.
Presentation in this semester (Spring, 2026)
Rebecca Diamond, ‘The Determinants and Welfare Implications of US Workers’ Diverging Location Choices by Skill: 1980 – 2000’, 2016, The American Economic Review
Mario Bossler and Thorsten Schank, ‘Wage Inequality in Germany after the Minimum Wage Introduction’, 2023, Journal of Labor Economics
Javier Bianchi, Overborrowing and Systemic Externalities in the Business Cycle’, 2011, The American Economic Review
David K. Backus and Gregor W. Smith, ‘Consumption and Real Exchange Rates in Dynamic Economies with Non-Traded Goods’, 1993, Journal of International Economics
Roche, ‘Taking Innovation to the Streets: Microgeography, Physical Structure, and Innovation’, 2020, Review of Economics and Statistics
Jean Tirole, ‘A Theory of Collective Reputations’, 1996, Review of Economic Studies
Beaudry, ‘On the Macroeconomic Consequences of Over-Optimism’, 2022, The American Economic Reivew
Jonathan J.B. Mijs, ‘The Paradox of Inequality: Income Inequality and Belief in Meritocracy go Hand in Hand’, 2019, Socio-Economic Review
Roland Hodler & Paul A. Raschky, ‘Regional Favoritism’, 2014, Quarterly Journal of Economics
Moritz Schularick and Alan M. Taylor, ‘Credit Booms Gone Bust: Monetary Policy, Leverage Cycles, and Financial Crises, 1870–2008’, 2012, The American Economic Review
Damon Clark and Paco Martorell, ‘The Signaling Value of High School Diploma’, 2014, Journal of Political Economy
Nathaniel Baum-Snow, ‘Did Highways Cause Suburbanization?, 2007, Quarterly Journal of Economics
Stephan Redding and Rossi-Hansberg, ‘Quantative Spatial Economics’, 2017, Annual Review of Economics
Jan Brueckner, ‘Lectures on Urban Economics’, 2011, Ch.5
Selected Paper Presented (Previous Semester)
Winter, 2025
Kline and Moretti, 'Local Economic Development, Agglomeration Economies, and The Big Push: 100 Years Of Evidence From The Tennessee Valley Authority', 2014, Quarterly Journal of Economics
Duranton and Turner, 'The Fundamental Law of Road Congestion: Evidence From US Cities', 2011, The American Economic Review
David Lee, 'Training, Wages, and Sample Selection: Estimating Sharp Bounds on Treatment Effects', 2009, Review of Economic Studies
Leeper, 'Equilibria Under 'Active' and 'Passive' Monetary and Fiscal Policy', 1991, Journal of Monetary Economics
Reinhart and Rogoff, 'Growth in a Time of Debt', 2010, NBER Working Paper
Bénabou and Tirole, 'Belief in a Just World and Redistributive Politics', 2006, Quarterly Journal of Economics
Reinhart and Rogoff, 'Growth in a Time of Debt', 2010, NBER Working Paper
Campante and Quoc-Anh-Do, 'Isolated Capital Cities, Accountability, and Corruption: Evidence from US States', 2014, AThe merican Economic Review
Glaser et al, 'Consumer City', 2001, Journal of Economic Geography
Qin et al, 'Social Media and Collective Action in China', 2024, Econometrica
Tversky and Kahneman, 'Advances in Prospect Theory: Cumulative Representation of Uncertainty', 1992, Journal of Risk and Uncertainty
Bergquist and Dinerstein, 'Competition and Entry in Agricultural Markets: Experimental Evidence from Kenya', 2020, The American Economic Review
Hastings, 'Vertical Relationships and Competition in Retail Gasoline Markets: Empirical Evidence from Contract Changes in Southern California', 2004, The American Economic Review
Methodological Studies
To equip members with the essential tools for rigorous economic research, we organize methodology workshops led by senior alumni and faculty members. Furthermore, members actively form self-directed study groups to master advanced econometric methodologies and programming skills.
Microeconometric Methodology – Youngjin Hong (2022)
Introduction to Dynamic Programming – Siyoung Lee (2025)
Python Bootcamp for Economic Research – Seho Jeong (2025)
Introduction to Quantile Regression and RIF-DiD – Sungwon Lee (2026)
From Research Questions to Identified Parameters - Sukyung Joo (2026)
Introduction to Empirical IO and Demand Estimation - Beomsu Kim (2026)
Research Project
During the winter session, members form research teams to formulate original research questions, process microdata, and author working papers. These collaborative efforts culminate in submissions to external competitions, such as the DB Insurance and Finance Contest.
Yongrok Kim and Gilryeong Baek (2026), “도매경매 제도 개편의 분배적 효과 분석: 가락시장 익명 응찰제를 중심으로”, 입선
Daehee Kim (2026), “The Five-Day Workweek and Spatial Labor Supply: Evidence From South Korea”, 입선
Chaeeun Shin (2026), “Inequality, Information, and the Stability of Just-World Beliefs”, 가작
Hyeji Shim & Daehee Kim (2023), “공공 자전거는 새로운 교통수단으로 기능할 수 있는가?: 서울시 공공자전거 따릉이를 중심으로”,
장려상 (Prize: Singapore Global Finance Tour & Scholarship)
Youngjin Hong and Taewoong Jo (2023), “경제주체의 동태적 기대 형성과 통화정책 효과분석: 거시경제 변동성과 일반인 기대인플레이션을 중심으로”, 가작
Networking
We maintain a strong, active network with our faculty advisors, graduate students, and alumni currently pursuing Ph.D. programs abroad. We also host an annual 'Graduate School Admissions Seminar (유학설명회)' to share invaluable insights on Ph.D. applications, research life, and career trajectories.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse