Lawrence Jin

Lawrence Jin is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD in Economics and a BA in Mathematics & Economics from Cornell University. His research focuses on behavioral economics, health economics, environmental economics, and cost-benefit analysis, with an emphasis on applying econometric and experimental methods to inform public policy.

His academic work spans topics such as physician decision-making, consumer behavior under misinformation, and the economic impacts of health policies. He has published in leading journals like Nature Human Behaviour, Review of Economic Studies, and American Economic Review. Courses taught include PP5203 - Behavioral Economics and Public Policy.

Lawrence’s research explores how behavioral insights can address societal challenges, such as vaccine hesitancy, smoking cessation, and infrastructure resilience. His recent studies investigate replicability in social science experiments and the role of decision markets in selecting research priorities.

He maintains an active research profile with collaborations in interdisciplinary fields, including health economics and environmental policy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy applications, aiming to enhance decision-making in public health and economic development.