JongSoo Lee

JongSoo Lee is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics at The University of Kansas and a 2024-25 Doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR). His primary research interests include Education Economics, Immigration Economics, Regional Economics, and Divisia Monetary Aggregates.

Before pursuing his Ph.D., JongSoo earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from Yonsei University in South Korea. He believes in the principle that "No pain, no gain," which has guided his dedication to academic excellence and professional growth.

He also gained valuable research experience working at the Korea Labor Institute, the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA), and the Incheon Technopark (ITP). In order to help resolve public welfare issues, he fought on the frontline as a secretary in the National Assembly of Korea.

His recent work has been published in esteemed academic journals, including Education Economics, Studies in Regional Development, and the Journal of Risk and Financial Management. For more information about his academic background and research contributions, please refer to his CV or the list of publications below.