Qi Ge

Qi Ge is an Associate Professor of Economics at Vassar College since 2019. He holds a BA from Hamilton College and both MA and PhD degrees from Princeton University. His primary affiliation is the Department of Economics, where he teaches courses such as ECON 235 (Sports Economics) and ECON 355 (Industrial Organization).

Dr. Ge’s research focuses on intersections of behavioral economics, industrial organization, and sports economics. Key themes include labor market outcomes influenced by name pronunciation, corporate reputation management during crises, and competitive dynamics in professional sports leagues. His work frequently employs empirical methods to analyze real-world phenomena like airline industry mergers and athlete misconduct impacts on sponsor stock values.

His recent publications (2020–2025) explore diverse topics including vaccine innovation incentives, supply chain resilience, and the economic effects of sports events. Notable media coverage includes an Economist feature on luck’s role in career success, referencing his work on name-based labor market disparities.

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