Yu Awaya

Yu Awaya is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester's School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from Pennsylvania State University (2015) and specializes in Economic Theory, focusing on game-theoretic models of cooperation, collusion, and information dynamics. His research explores mechanisms for sustaining cooperation in repeated games without monitoring, the role of communication in economic interactions, and the implications of information asymmetry in markets and credit systems.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Pennsylvania State University, 2015

Research Interests:

Dr. Awaya's work centers on foundational questions in economic theory, including:

• Collusion and strategic communication in repeated interactions
• Cooperation dynamics in environments without monitoring
• Information diffusion in social networks
• Macroeconomic implications of asset bubbles and collateral systems
• Design of incentive mechanisms under constraints

Publications:

His recent work examines topics like bubbles in financial markets, the role of money as a memory device, and the structural properties of repeated games. Notable contributions include analyses of collusion through communication channels and the theoretical underpinnings of cooperation in non-observable settings.

Advising & Grants:

While specific grants are not listed, his active research program suggests involvement in funded projects related to economic theory and game theory. No advisees are explicitly mentioned in available materials.

Labs/Teams:

No affiliated research labs or teams are specified in the provided information.