Yonghong An

Yonghong An is a Professor of Economics at Texas A&M University, specializing in microeconometrics and its applications in industrial organization and labor economics. His research emphasizes robust econometric methodologies for analyzing strategic interactions and agent behavior in economic models.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University (2011)

Research interests include structural econometric modeling, public goods provision, auction theory, and policy evaluation. His work often integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis to address questions in industrial organization and labor markets.

Key publications focus on topics such as intergenerational mobility, merger efficiencies, and public procurement dynamics. Recent work explores algorithmic collusion detection and cost-based contracting.

• Notable Awards: Best Poster Award at 2016 EAERE Annual Conference

He has advised on numerous research projects and contributes to academic discussions on journal pricing and research dissemination. His collaborative efforts include studies on healthcare markets and public policy implications of economic models.