معرفی
Yuhei Miyauchi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Boston University. His research focuses on Economic Geography and Networks, exploring how production networks, demand patterns, and human mobility shape socio-economic activity across cities and regions. He holds a PhD from MIT (2018) and previously conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University's Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (2018–2019).
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2018)
- M.A. in Economics, University of Tokyo (2012)
- B.Eng., University of Tokyo (2010)
Research Interests:
- Urban agglomeration and spatial mobility
- Trade networks and global value chains
- Policy analysis using granular data (e.g., cell phone, firm transaction records)
- Macroeconomic implications of spatial dynamics
Key contributions include analyzing Ukraine's war impact on supply chains and leveraging smartphone data to measure urban commuting patterns. His work bridges theory and empirical methods, often addressing policy-relevant questions.
Grants and Awards:
- Obayashi Foundation Grant (JPY 1,500,000), 2019
- Best Paper Prize at AREUEA Conference (2021)
- Junior Faculty Fellowship at Hariri Institute (2022–24)
Teaching: Urban and Regional Economics (Undergraduate), International Trade (Graduate), and Mathematical Economics (Graduate) at Boston University.
Professional Service: Referee for leading journals including American Economic Review, Review of Economic Studies, and Journal of Political Economy.
