In-Koo Cho

In-Koo Cho is the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Economics at Emory University. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (1986) and a BA from Seoul National University (1981). His research focuses on economic theory, game theory, and machine learning applications in strategic contexts. He has been a key organizer of the Asian School in Economic Theory, a prestigious event hosted by the Econometric Society, since 2013. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical implications in market design, learning models, and policy analysis.

Cho’s academic contributions include foundational studies on competitive equilibrium, learning dynamics, and model validation. He has led international collaborations through his involvement in summer schools and conferences, fostering global exchange in economic theory. His research also addresses societal challenges, such as energy policy and market stability, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary impact.

Key areas of his expertise include signaling games, algorithmic pricing, and the integration of machine learning into economic modeling. His career has spanned institutions like the University of Illinois and Hanyang University, though his current affiliation is with Emory University.