Ryan Lee

Dr. Ryan Lee is an Associate Professor of Economics and Assistant Director of the Honors Program at the University of La Verne's College of Business. He holds a PhD in Economics from Indiana University. His research focuses on international trade dynamics, particularly the formation and causal effects of trade agreements, and the role of shared language in facilitating trade. He previously taught at Wabash College.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Indiana University

Research Interests:

Dr. Lee's work examines structural factors influencing global trade, including trade agreement design, market power dynamics, and the socio-economic implications of trade policies. He has analyzed cases such as Colombia's trade policies (2007–2013) and the WTO's institutional challenges. His studies often employ empirical methods to assess short-run and long-run economic impacts.

Notable Contributions:

His recent work explores how import market power influences trade agreements, the role of terms-of-trade effects, and the free-rider problem in multilateral institutions like the WTO. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy implications, offering insights into global economic governance.

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