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Fan WANG is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at ESSEC Business School, with a presence at the Singapore Campus. She holds a PhD in Economics and Decision Sciences from HEC Paris and has been serving in her current academic role since 2020.
- PhD in Economics and Decision Sciences, HEC Paris, France (2020)
- MA in Economics, University of Arizona, United States (2015)
- MS in Economics, Peking University, China (2012)
- BA in Economics, Xiamen University, China (2009)
Her research centers on economic theory and decision sciences, with a focus on decision-making under uncertainty, behavioral microeconomics, and the axiomatic foundations of choice. She investigates how individuals form beliefs, assess risk, and incorporate values into consumption decisions. Her work blends formal modeling with insights from cognitive and behavioral economics.
The collection of her recent articles reveals a strong thematic focus on uncertainty, risk perception, and value-laden decision-making. Across publications in top journals like Management Science, Econometrica, and Journal of Economic Theory, she develops and critiques models of utility, probability judgment, and rational behavior. Recurring themes include rank-dependent utility, similarity-weighted frequencies, status quo rationality, and the psychological appeal of zero risk. Her work often takes an axiomatic approach, contributing to the theoretical underpinnings of economic behavior.
- Reviewer, Econometrica
- Reviewer, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
- Keynote Speaker, Singapore Joint Economic Theory Workshop 2024
Fan WANG actively contributes to the academic community through peer review and conference engagement. She has presented her research at leading institutions such as National University of Singapore, Johns Hopkins University, and Hong Kong Baptist University. While specific grant funding or advising roles are not mentioned, her frequent keynote and seminar invitations indicate strong recognition within the economic theory community. She is building a prominent research profile in decision theory and behavioral economics.
