Jian Qi Tan

Jian Qi (Jay) Tan is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Hamilton College, starting Fall 2025. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and a joint bachelor's degree from the National University of Singapore and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
• M.Soc.Sci., National University of Singapore
• B.A., National University of Singapore and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Focus: Tan investigates labor economics and economic history, specializing in how post-WWII policy shifts influenced U.S. scientific innovation. His work also examines productivity dynamics in collaborative environments through communication and recognition frameworks.

Publication Trends: His research employs empirical econometric methods (fixed effects, survival analysis) to analyze labor policies, welfare systems, and health economics. Recent work emphasizes right-to-work laws, economic distress impacts, and employment barrier evaluations across diverse socioeconomic contexts.