معرفی
Jay Hyun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing, Business Economics & Law (MBEL) at the University of Alberta's Alberta School of Business. His research focuses on International Economics, Macroeconomics, Corporate Finance, and International Business, emphasizing shock propagation mechanisms, global supply chains, and firm-level dynamics. He holds a PhD and MA in Economics from Columbia University and a BA in Economics from Seoul National University (Summa Cum Laude, Presidential Award).
Education
- PhD & M.A. in Economics, Columbia University (2020)
- M.A. in Economics, Seoul National University (2015)
- B.A. in Economics, Seoul National University (2013, Valedictorian)
Research Interests
Hyun explores how firms navigate economic shocks through structural models and micro-level data. Key themes include global supply chain reorganization, multinational activities, and the interplay between environmental regulation and trade. Recent work examines pollution offshoring effects on US manufacturing and cyclical returns to scale in business cycles.
Grants & Awards
- NOVA Fellowship ($15K, 2025-2026)
- FRQSC Grant ($57K, 2024-2027)
- SSHRC Insight Grant ($55K, 2023-2025)
- Presidential Valedictorian Award (2013)
Teaching & Service
Teaches International Business at the University of Alberta and previously at HEC Montreal. Serves on editorial boards (e.g., Corporate Governance: An International Review) and grant review committees. Active in conferences including the Academy of International Business and Canadian Economic Association.
Labs & Collaborations
Collaborates with researchers at institutions like National Taiwan University and Johns Hopkins SAIS. Focuses on multi-sector firm networks and environmental policy impacts.
