Hugo Mialon

Hugo Mialon is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Economics Department at Emory University. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin (2004), an MS from the same institution (2001), and a BA from McGill University (1999). His research focuses on microeconomic theory, law and economics, health economics, and industrial organization, with notable contributions to topics such as the economics of marriage, campaign finance, and HIV/AIDS policy.

Key research interests include analyzing behavioral economics phenomena (e.g., nonliteral speech strategies), policy impacts on species conservation via international trade, and the interplay between legal frameworks and economic outcomes. His work frequently appears in top journals like Journal of Law and Economics and Science Advances, and has been cited by major media outlets including the New York Times and NPR.

Notable awards include the American Law and Economics Review Distinguished Article Prize (2008 and 2015). His research spans diverse areas such as the economic effects of acne on labor markets, the relationship between mobile phone usage and brain cancer mortality, and the efficacy of anti-corruption legislation. He maintains an active role in academic service, including directing undergraduate studies and presenting at conferences like the American Economic Association meetings.