Dr. Hyungsik Moon

Professor

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Biography

Hyungsik Roger Moon is a Professor of Economics at the University of Southern California. He specializes in Econometrics and conducts extensive research in both theoretical and applied econometrics, with a specific focus on applications in labor economics, public economics, industrial organization, macroeconomics, and finance, as well as urban economics. Moon has made significant contributions to understanding dynamic panel data models, forecasting techniques, and various aspects of regression analysis. Over his academic career, he has held multiple positions at USC and previously at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Economics from Yale University and his B.A. from Seoul National University. Moon has published in prominent journals within the field, contributing to the advancement of econometric methodologies and their applications. His work has been recognized with several prestigious awards and he actively engages in editorial duties for academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-02-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Leading the Department of Economics, conducting research, and teaching.

Associate Professor

2004-07-01 — 2008-01-31

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research and teaching advanced econometric courses.

Assistant Professor

2000-07-01 — 2004-06-30

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research and teaching introductory econometrics.

Assistant Professor

1998-07-01 — 2000-06-30

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Conducting research and teaching econometrics.

Awards

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Econometric Theory Award

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Fellow Econometric Society

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Fellow Journal Econometrics

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RK Cho Economics Award

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Maekyung/KAEA Economist Award

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Econometric Theory Multa Scripsit Award

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Korea-America Economic Association Young Scholar Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.