Joshua Dean

Joshua Dean serves as an Associate Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics and Faculty Research & Cumulative Initiatives Faculty Fellow at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• BS in Economics, University of Kansas
• BA in Mathematics and Political Science, University of Kansas

Dean specializes in integrating psychological insights with economic analysis, primarily in development contexts. His interdisciplinary research spans Behavioral Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, and Organizational Behavior, aiming to address complex socioeconomic problems through novel methodological approaches. Current work examines energy technology adoption, climate finance barriers, and environmental impacts on productivity.

His recent contributions to Chicago Booth Review highlight applied research trends, including cookstove efficacy in health outcomes, credit expansion for climate solutions, and noise-induced productivity loss in workplaces.