Gea M. LEE

Gea M. LEE is a Full-time Faculty and Associate Professor of Economics at the School of Economics, Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University (2003) and specializes in Applied Microeconomics, with core research interests in Industrial Organization and International Trade.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Columbia University, 2003
• M.Phil. in Economics, Columbia University, 1999
• M.A. in Economics, Korea University, 1992
• B.A. in Economics, Korea University, 1990

Her research focuses on strategic interactions in markets, trade policy, subsidies, and pricing dynamics. She explores how firms compete through advertising, R&D, and pricing strategies, and how governments regulate trade and innovation. Her work often employs theoretical modeling and empirical analysis to understand market efficiency and policy implications.

Recent publications (2020–2023) highlight her focus on R&D subsidies in Korea, infrastructure investment, consumer search behavior, and international trade rules. These works reflect a consistent engagement with real-world policy issues through rigorous economic analysis.

She has published in leading journals including Research Policy, Journal of International Economics, Economics Letters, and Games and Economic Behavior. Her research is frequently co-authored with prominent economists such as Kyle Bagwell and Yumi Koh.

Gea M. LEE advises graduate students in economics and is actively involved in academic research. She maintains a research website and has previously shared insights through a Korean blog. No formal scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text.