John Ries

John Ries is the HSBC Professor in Asian Business and a Professor in the Strategy and Business Economics Division at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. He also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Special Projects, overseeing strategic initiatives. His educational background includes a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.

Research Focus
Professor Ries specializes in international trade dynamics, business economics, and industrial organization, with a distinct emphasis on the Japanese economy. His work examines trade policy impacts, innovation financing, and globalization effects, leveraging empirical and theoretical frameworks to analyze market behaviors and policy outcomes.

Publications Overview
His research portfolio spans international trade, investment, and urban economics, with recurring themes like information asymmetry in innovation, gender biases in project assessment, and historical trade legacies. Recent articles demonstrate a shift toward behavioral and developmental economics, using simulations and granular data analysis.

Awards and Advising
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