Dr. Joel Watson

Professor

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Biography

Joel Watson is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, San Diego. His research examines contractual relationships and the role of institutions that facilitate contract enforcement, utilizing game-theoretic models. Watson's work addresses topics in various applied areas including law and economics, macroeconomics, labor economics, international economics, and environmental economics. He has authored numerous technical papers and a popular textbook, 'Strategy: Introduction to Game Theory.' Watson received his B.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from UC San Diego and Stanford University, respectively. He has spent several years at Oxford’s Nuffield College before returning to UCSD as a faculty member. His academic leadership includes serving as Chairperson of the Economics Department and as a Fellow of the Econometric Society.

Research Interests

Contract Theory Game Theory Law and Economics Macroeconomics Labor Economics International Economics Environmental Economics

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Economics.

Chairperson

— Present

Department of Economics, University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Managed department activities and faculty.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).