Bessy Liao

Bessy Liao serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics within the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), where she maintains active research and teaching responsibilities. Her contact information includes university email (beliao@calpoly.edu) and professional Gmail (bessyliao.econ@gmail.com), with additional resources available through her personal website.

Her academic background comprises a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, an M.A. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from New York University.

Research focuses on the intersection of Macroeconomics, Urban Economics, Labor Economics, and Housing Economics, specifically examining frictional labor and housing markets through search theory frameworks and quantitative methodologies. Her work addresses urban economic dynamics, market inefficiencies, and policy-relevant questions regarding resource allocation in complex socioeconomic environments.

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