Yong Chao

Yong Chao is a Professor of Economics at the University of Louisville's College of Business. His research focuses on industrial organization, antitrust policies, regulatory economics, and behavioral economics. He holds a PhD from the University of Southern California (2010) and degrees from the University of British Columbia and Huazhong University of Science & Technology.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Southern California, 2010
• MA in Economics, University of British Columbia, 2004
• BS in Mathematics, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China, 2003
• BA in Economics, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China, 2003

Research Highlights: Chao explores pricing strategies in monopolistic and competitive markets, regulatory frameworks for market dominance, and behavioral aspects of consumer decision-making. His work has been published in top journals such as the American Economic Journal: Microeconomics and Review of Financial Studies.

Recent Publications Trends: His articles address topics like monopoly efficiency under linear pricing, third-degree price discrimination neutrality, and optimal pricing by dominant firms. These reflect a focus on bridging theoretical microeconomics with real-world regulatory challenges.

Awards:

• University Distinguished Faculty Award for Research (Nominee, 2023)
• Faculty Favorite Awards (2022)
• Center for Free Enterprise Faculty Fellow (2022)

Grants & Funding: Supported by Microsoft Corporation, China’s Ministry of Education, Li Ka-Shing Foundation, and Pei-Kang Chang Research Foundation. His research explores policy-relevant economic mechanisms in competitive and regulated markets.