Underwood International College

Prior to joining the faculty of the Graduate School of International Studies at Yonsei University in 2004, Professor Lee worked extensively in international organizations and policy institutions, including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy. He has also held research positions at Stanford University and the East-West Center. Professor Lee’s research interests include international trade and finance, financial sector development, saving and investment, productivity growth, and technological change. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994.

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1994
• M.A. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1990
• B.A. in Economics, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1987

• International Economics
• Global Capital Markets
• Global Corporations & Direct Investment

Academic and Professional Services

• Research Fellow, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 1994-1997
• Economist, World Bank, 1999-2000
• Economist, Asian Development Bank, 2000-2001
• Visiting Fellow, East-West Center, 2001-2003
• Visiting Research Scholar, Stanford Center for International Development, 2003-2004
• Associate Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University, 2004-present