Joo Young Jeon

Dr. Joo Young Jeon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Reading, UK. His research focuses on Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Industrial Organization, and Public Economics, with particular attention to topics such as social preference, conflict behavior, anti-trust policies, and consumer behavior. He has conducted experimental studies analyzing gender differences in economic decision-making, dishonest behavior, and the impact of social cues on behavior. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often using field or laboratory experiments combined with advanced econometric techniques.

Dr. Jeon’s research has explored diverse areas including military expenditure’s economic impacts, energy supplier switching dynamics, and property rights in contests. Notable projects include investigating the asymmetric gender effects of nonverbal cues in dictator games and analyzing the anticipation of giving in experimental settings. His contributions have been highlighted by organizations like the ESRC for policy relevance.

He has authored or co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Peace Economics Peace Science and Public Policy, Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, and European Economic Review. His current research includes studies on workplace sabotage deterrence, political identity and inequality, and the strategic use of facial expressions in trust games. Dr. Jeon teaches Microeconomics and Econometrics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across multiple countries, including the UK, US, France, and South Korea.