Regular biography
Sanghoon Lee is an Associate Professor at The University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business, within the Department of BUS. His research interests include urban economics, real estate economics, public economics, labor economics, and industrial organization. He teaches Real Estate Economics (BCom) in the 2025-2026 academic year. His work has been published in journals such as The Review of Economic Studies, Journal of International Economics, and Journal of Urban Economics. Lee's profile page provides additional details about his research and academic activities.
Scholar-generated biography
Sanghoon Lee is a researcher in Urban Economics, Real Estate Economics, and Public Economics. His work explores the spatial distribution of income, neighbourhood dynamics, and the impact of natural amenities on economic outcomes. Lee investigates consumer city behavior, allocative efficiency, and welfare gains from trade. His research also examines agglomeration economics, regional productivity, and the co-location challenges faced by academic couples. Through empirical studies, he analyzes the relationship between urban development, economic policies, and quality of life indicators such as the price-to-income ratio. His contributions highlight the interplay between economic theory and real-world urban policy.