Faculty Profile

Yiying Tan is an award-winning economics researcher specializing in microeconomic theory, matching markets, and regulatory design, with a strong track record in academic excellence and impactful research at Princeton University.

Recognized for methodological rigor and innovative approaches in economic theory and policy design; recipient of multiple prestigious fellowships and prizes; combines theoretical insights with practical policy relevance, particularly in housing, regulation, and platform economics.

Focused research areas include Mechanism design and matching markets; compliance incentives; welfare and demand in public housing; regulatory sandboxes; market power on digital platforms; information and exploration in bandit problems.