Dr. James Best

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Best is an Associate Professor in the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. His research explores the role of the information economy, with a current focus on designing institutions and online systems that promote honest communication and trust. His work examines the impact of information acquisition and transmission on social norms, financial markets, and inequality.

Research Interests

Information Economy Online Systems Social Norms Financial Markets Inequality

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • Pittsburgh, United States

Teaches and conducts research in Economics with a focus on the information economy.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.