RICHENG PIAO
TEACHING
"Establish great rapport, use humor and stories, push for effort, and talk about the future."
RESEARCH
As an economist and data scientist, my research bridges empirical economic modeling with AI and data science to investigate market dynamics and consumer behavior in the digital economy. From analyzing Airbnb’s pricing strategies with advanced data techniques to leveraging machine learning for enhanced demand estimation, my work focuses on understanding and predicting the transformative effects of technology. Future projects include creating AI pricing agents to simulate competitive markets more effectively. My ultimate aim is to deliver actionable insights into how technology reshapes economic landscapes, benefiting both academia and industry. For more details about my research and methodologies, feel free to explore further. [Full Research Statement].
Education
Northeastern Universiy Ph.D. in Industrial Organization
University at Albany, SUNY B.S. in Economics and Mathematics
About Me
As an economist and data scientist, my research combines empirical economic modeling with AI and data science to examine market dynamics and consumer behavior in the digital age. My work spans analyzing Airbnb's
pricing strategies through advanced data methodologies to utilizing machine learning for improved demand estimation. Looking ahead, I plan to develop AI pricing agents to better simulate competitive market behaviors. My overarching goal is to generate impactful insights into the ways technology transforms economic landscapes, offering value to both academia and industry. For a comprehensive view of my research and methods, feel free to learn more.
