David Ahn

David Ahn is a Professor of Economics at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. He specializes in economic theory, with focuses on voting theory, mechanism design, game theory, and decision theory. Previously, he held a professorship at UC Berkeley's Department of Economics.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Stanford University (2004)
• BA and MA in Economics, Emory University (1999)

His research explores foundational questions in decision-making under uncertainty, behavioral economic preferences, and the design of optimal voting mechanisms. Key themes include modeling time-inconsistent preferences, stochastic choice behavior, and the aggregation of information in collective decisions.

His publications span top journals like Econometrica, Journal of Economic Theory, and Review of Economic Studies, reflecting contributions to both theoretical rigor and applied behavioral economics.

Awards:

• Review of Economic Studies Tour (2004)

He serves as Editor/Associate Editor for Econometrica. His work bridges abstract economic theory with real-world institutional design challenges, particularly in voting systems and incentive-compatible mechanisms.