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Yongseok Shin is the Douglass C. North Distinguished Professor of Economics at Washington University in St. Louis, holding the inaugural chair since 2023. He specializes in macroeconomics and economic growth, with a focus on labor markets, technological change, and pandemic economic impacts. His research bridges micro-level data analysis with macroeconomic outcomes, particularly examining worker decision-making and firm behavior.
- Affiliations: Department of Economics, NBER, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Education: PhD in Economics (Stanford University, 2004), BA in Economics (Seoul National University, 1999)
Recent work includes groundbreaking studies on 'quiet quitting' and labor market dynamics, revealing how reduced work hours among highly educated males exacerbate labor shortages. He also explores policy implications of technological progress on inequality and post-pandemic economic recovery.
- Awards: Douglass C. North Professorship (2023), NBER Research Fellowship
- Grants/Advising: PhD placement director, co-authoring with students like Dain Lee and Jinhyeok Park
Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative research networks at WashU and NBER, focusing on macroeconomic fluctuations and growth.
