Jason Dean

Jason Dean

Assistant Professor of Economics at King's University College at Western University

Dr. Jason Dean, an Assistant Professor of Economics at King’s University College at Western University, specializes in empirical labour economics with a focus on AI applications in education, productivity, and assessment generation. Holding a PhD from McGill University, his academic and private sector journey encompasses over a decade of teaching and research roles at various institutions, delving into topics like immigration and education-job matching. Additionally, he is an Associate Researcher at the Montreal Economic Institute and has held professional positions in healthcare consulting and other analyst roles.

Dr. Dean actively integrates AI tools, such as ChatGPT-4, into his classroom teaching, student assessments, and methodologies for enhancing productivity and data analysis. This approach makes these technologies accessible and practical for applied economists, while he brings a wealth of knowledge in effective AI prompting techniques and their practical applications.