Fei Li

Fei Li is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of North Carolina, where he joined in 2013 after earning his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. His research spans Microeconomic Theory, Game Theory, and Industrial Organization, with a focus on strategic behavior in markets.

• Current role: Admissions Director and Placement Director

Research Focus: Fei Li's work examines market design, information economics, and dynamic pricing strategies. Key themes include:

• Strategic obfuscation in consumer markets
• Persuasion mechanisms in sequential interactions
• Quality signaling in used goods markets
• Rating systems in financial markets
• Durability of pricing strategies without commitment
• Bargaining dynamics with transparent outside options