Jarrod Burgh
Jarrod Burgh is an Assistant Professor of Economics at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, having previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Berea College. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from Indiana University in 2025 and his B.S. in Mathematics and Statistics from Purdue University in 2019. His research lies at the intersection of microeconomic theory and behavioral economics, with a broader focus on decision-making under uncertainty. He is currently interested in motivated reasoning, comparative statics, and a wide variety of applications of risk measures. His course offerings include Introduction to Economics, Game Theory, and a seminar in microeconomic theory.
Education and Degrees
Ph.D. in Economics from Indiana University in 2025
B.S. in Mathematics and Statistics from Purdue University in 2019
Selected Publications
Censored Beliefs and Wishful Thinking, with Emerson Melo – Journal of Mathematical Economics, 2025
Wishful Thinking is Risky Thinking, with Emerson Melo – Forthcoming in Economic Theory, 2026
