Jacob Thompson
Visiting Lecturer, Economics
Jacob Thompson is a behavioral macroeconomist with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oregon and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Philosophy from Kent State University. Research centers on macroeconomic modeling, with a focus on Bayesian DSGE models and the role of belief formation in shaping economic dynamics. Jacob Thompson’s job market paper investigates how jointly estimating agents’ initial beliefs and model parameters in a boundedly rational DSGE framework improves model fit and forecasting performance. A recent teaching-focused appointment at Illinois State University involved teaching macroeconomics and microeconomics while leveraging data platforms and digital tools to enhance student learning.
Working Paper: “First Thought, Best Thought? Estimating Initial Beliefs in a Bayesian DSGE Model with Adaptive Learning”-
Education
PhD, University of Oregon
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Contact
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Address
353 Holmes Hall
Boston campus
