Dr. Yi Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yi Chen is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University. He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University, with a focus on game theory and mechanism design. His research encompasses both theoretical and applied approaches to principal-agent problems, dynamic games, and organizational economics. Chen's work contributes to understanding the intricacies of economic interactions and strategies within diverse organizational frameworks. He has published significant articles in prominent journals, including 'Revision Game Experimentation Common Threshold' in the Journal of Economic Theory and 'Dynamic Delegation Persistent State' in Theoretical Economics. Chen's dedication to teaching has also been recognized, earning him a Core Faculty Teaching Award from the One-Year MBA Class in 2022. He is involved in several graduate courses, including Game Theory in Business Strategy and Microeconomics Management.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and conducting research in economics, focusing on game theory and organizational economics.

Awards

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Core Faculty Teaching Award

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture