Assistant Professor · Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University

Hyunjae (Jay) Kang

Welcome to my website! I study topics in labor economics and family economics. My current work explores parental investment and the marriage market. Methodologically, I often combine survey and administrative data with experimental, quasi-experimental, and structural methods.

jay.kang@kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp · CV (PDF)

Hyunjae (Jay) Kang

Call for Participation

Kyoto Workshop on Structural Labor Economics

Monday, December 14, 2026 · Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University

We invite non-presenting participants to join a workshop on labor economics, human capital, family economics, and structural microeconometrics, featuring a keynote lecture by Chao Fu (University of Wisconsin–Madison).

Places are limited. There is no registration fee, and lunch will be provided. Participants cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. The workshop dinner is by invitation.

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