Iuliia Chikish

Iuliia Chikish is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Purchase College within the School of Natural and Social Sciences. Her research specializes in applied microeconomics, with a focus on urban economics, sports economics, and behavioral economics, particularly examining the effects of monetary and non-monetary incentives on effort provision. She also explores the economic impacts of professional sports facilities and teams, and studies eSports.

Education:

• BS, Far Eastern National University
• MA, Central European University
• PhD, West Virginia University

Research Interests: Dr. Chikish's work bridges applied microeconomic theory with real-world applications. She investigates how incentives shape effort provision, the role of professional sports in local economic development, and the socio-economic dimensions of eSports. Her research is forthcoming in journals such as Economic Inquiry, Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy, and Journal of Economics and Finance Education, and includes book chapters in the Handbook of Sports Economics and Spanish Economic Papers.

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