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Bang Nam Jeon is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. His research focuses on international economics, financial economics, global banking, and Asian economies, with a strong emphasis on macroprudential policy, bank risk, and financial stability in emerging markets. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and presented at numerous international conferences.
His research interests include:
- International and comparative banking
- Financial regulation and macroprudential policy
- Monetary policy transmission
- Financial contagion and systemic risk
- Economic uncertainty and financial stability
- Foreign direct investment and trade linkages in Asia
His recent publications show a consistent focus on the interplay between macroeconomic conditions, regulatory frameworks, and bank risk behavior, particularly in China and other emerging Asian economies. He frequently employs empirical and panel data methods to analyze bank-level data. His work contributes significantly to understanding financial stability in developing economies amid global shocks such as the 2008 crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientific awards and honors include:
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award (2020)
- Service and Appreciation Awards from the Korea-America Economic Association
- Peter G. Stercho Memorial Research and Service Award (2005)
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2003)
- University Research Scholar Award (1990–1991)
- The Henry M. Oliver Memorial Award (1987)
Jeon has advised numerous researchers and co-authored extensively with scholars like Ji Wu, Minghua Chen, and Qiaoling Kang. He has received research funding and institutional support, evidenced by his visiting positions and co-directorship of executive training programs. He has held leadership roles including President of the Korea-America Economic Association (2013) and has served on advisory boards for journals such as Journal of Economic Integration and Panoeconomicus. He has also been a visiting scholar at institutions in Hong Kong, Korea, China, and Romania, indicating strong international collaboration.
He is actively involved in research dissemination through working papers, conference presentations, and editorial roles, including Guest Editor for the International Finance Review. His research program is well-established, continuously funded, and highly productive, with publications extending into 2025.
