Kyuri Park
Hi, I am a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
My research interests are urban, macro, and labor economics. Specifically, I study interactions between spatial heterogeneity and workers, and their effects on economic outcomes, using quantitative spatial models.
Before joining the PhD program, I worked as an economist at the central bank in Korea.
You can view my CV here.
Working Papers
“Why Are Middle Skill Workers Missing from Cities?”
Presented at Midwest Macro 2026 and AREUEA International 2026.
“Unauthorized Immigration and Housing Costs”
with David Albouy and Natalia Barreto-Parra
Presented at AREUEA International 2026; scheduled for presentation at AREUEA-ASSA 2027.
Work in Progress
“The Role of Low Skill Immigrants in the Great Urban Divergence”
Teaching
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Teaching Experience
TA, ECON 531: Macroeconomic Theory I (Ph.D. Course)
Fall 2024 (4.9)*, Fall 2025 (4.75)*
TA, ECON 534: Macroeconomic Theory II (Ph.D. Course)
Spring 2025 (5.0)*, Spring 2026 (5.0)*
Macroeconomics Review Sessions for Ph.D. Qualifying Exams
Summer 2025, Summer 2026
Teaching Award
The Robert E. Demarest Memorial Teaching Award (2026)
Awarded by the Department of Economics in recognition of excellence in graduate teaching.
Contact
I am happy to discuss my work, learn about your work, or exchange ideas on related topics in urban, macro, or labor economics. I can be reached by email at kyuri2@illinois.edu.