Yaron Lahav, PhD
054-9107098
UPDATED: APRIL, 2013
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name:
Yaron Lahav
Work address and telephone number:
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev,
Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and
Management,
Department of Business Administration,
Room 116, Building 15,
P.O. Box 653 Beer Sheva 84105 Israel
972-8-6479738
Home address and telephone numbers:
Kibboutz Nahal-Oz
D.N. Hanegev 85145 Israel
972-54-9107098
EDUCATION
B. Sc. Agr.
1996-1999, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Agricultural Economics
and Management.
PhD
2003-2007, Emory University, Economics.
Advisor: Charles N. Noussair.
Dissertation title: “Beliefs and Decision Making in Asset Markets: Three
Essays in Experimental Economics”.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY – ACADEMIA
2010 – Present
Assistant Professor, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY – NON ACADEMIC
2009
Lahav Consulting, LLC: Economist
I created Lahav Consulting, LLC to combine my experience and expertise
in both business consulting and economic analysis, and to assist
businesses, institutions and individuals with their economic, financial and
business activities. My tasks included:
 Conducting economic, statistical and predictive analysis, econometric
research, experimental procedures and more.
 Providing business consulting, such as risk management, business
planning nd transfer pricing analysis.
 Assisting with raising research funds, writing grant proposals and
conducting research.
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2007-2009
Deloitte Tax LLP: Senior Consultant
The national tax practice in Washington DC is one of the largest in the
nation. My tasks included:
 Engaging multinational firms and consulting on their inter-company
transactions, including understanding business models and financial
statements.
 Conduct economic, risk and functional analysis for our clients. This
task included understanding supply chain models, product flows and
international business structures.
2000-2003
Israeli Aerospace Industries: Economist
IAI is the prime contractor for cutting-edge technology projects like the
Arrow system and the Israeli satellite to many countries and organizations
around the world.
 As a member of the managerial team, which also included the project
manager and the procurement manager, I was responsible for all
financial aspects of projects.
 Wrote price proposals, planned, adjusted and executed projects’
budget, presented plans and results to management, negotiated with
potential customers and suppliers, prepared periodical financial
reports.
 Initiated a project of collecting outstanding debt, recovered over $1
million.
1998-1999
Bio Oz, advanced bio-technology in agriculture: Economist
The objective of Bio Oz is to protect plants and crops from diseases by
bio-immunization procedures.
 Created business plan by learning the market, defining competitors,
alternatives and potential buyers. The business plan contributed to
better positioning of the firm and its products in the market.
 Planned and executed the annual budget, which also included
preparing periodical financial reports.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2009
The Urban Institute: Consultant (contractual engagement)
The Urban Institute is a research institution that gathers data, conducts
research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance, and educates
Americans on social and economic issues, labor markets and
development issues. My tasks include:
 Writing grants proposals to obtain funds for research.
 Assist in economic and statistical research and analysis.
 Incorporate behavioral issues in current social policy research
projects.
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OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
2011
Visiting Faculty – The University of Michigan (Economics)
Courses Taught:
 Financial Economics (ECON 435), Summer 2011
 Introductory Finance (ECON 395), Summer 2011
2010
Visiting Faculty – Ruppin College (Economics)
Courses Taught:
 Introduction to Macroeconomics, Spring 2010
 Introductory Finance, Spring 2011
2009-2010
Lecturer – Ariel University Center (Economics)
Courses Taught:
 Introduction to Microeconomics, Fall 2009
 Price Theory A, Fall 2009
 Price Theory B, Spring 2010
 Introduction to Macroeconomics, Spring 2010
2008
Adjunct Professor – American University (Economics)
Courses Taught:
 Public Issues in Financial Economics (ECON 639) , Spring 2008
2006
Lecturer – Emory University (Economics)
Courses Taught:
 Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 101), Fall and Summer 2006
OTHER ACTIVITIES
2010 – Present
Volunteer at ‘Paamonim’ organization
Paamonim organization focuses on long-term, comprehensive solutions to
debt and poverty. Families referred to Paamonim receive voluntary
individualized all-encompassing assistance, guidance, and support
in learning how to improve their financial circumstances and maintain
financial stability. As the head of the ‘Shaar Hanegev’ group, my
responsibilities include:
 Coordinating the work of 14 volunteers and headquarters.
 Mentoring and assisting volunteers to meet with all their needs
when working with families.
 Assisting in recruiting more volunteers.
MILITARY SERVICE
1990-1994
Served in the ground forces of the Israeli Defense Force, discharged as a first
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sergeant.
RESEARCH GRANTS
2010
European Union, Research Executive Agency – Marie Curie International
Reintegration Grant.
Subject :Prices and Expectations in Asset markets – a Field Experiment
Grand period: 2010 – 2013
Annual amount: 25,000€
Total Amount: 100,000€
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
 Ernan Haruvy, Yaron Lahav, Charles N. Noussair, 2008, “Traders’ Expectations in
Asset Markets: Experimental Evidence”, The American Economic Review 97(5), 19011920.

Yaron Lahav, 2009, “Behavioral Pattern Learning Models for Decision Making in
Games”, Journal of Pattern Recognition Research 4(1), 133-151.

Yaron Lahav, 2011, “Price Patterns in Experimental Asset Markets with Long
Horizons”, Journal of Behavioral Finance 12(1), 20-28.

Kimberly Clausing, Yaron Lahav, 2011, “Corporate Tax Payments under Formulary
Apportionment: Evidence from the Financial Reports of 50 Major Multinaltional
Firms”, Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation 20(2), 97-105.

Reuven S. Avi-Yonah, Yaron Lahav, 2011, „The Effective Tax Rate of the Largest U.S.
and EU Multinationals“, Tax Law Review 65, 375-390.

Ilan Benshalom, Yaron Lahav, 2013, (Will High Paying Jobs Go Abroad? Labour
Shifting Responses to Formulary Allocation“, the Australian Tax Forum, Forthcoming.
WORKING PAPERS

“The Effect of Inducted Mood on Prices in Asset Markets – Experimental Evidence”
(with Shireen Meer).

“Risk Transfer Valuation in Advance Pricing Agreements between Multinational
Enterprises and Tax Authorities” (with Zvika Afik).

“Does the Value of Company-Specific Human Capital Depend on the State of the
Economy?“ (with Ilanit Gavious and Meir Russ).

“Transfer Pricing, Vertical Integration and Production Externalities: Implications on
Profits and the Arm’s Length Principle“.

“Aiming for the Real Estate Market but Hitting the Stock Market – An Event Study
Analysis of Israeli Mortgage Reforms“ (with Sara Arbel and Aliza Mizrahi).
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“’The People Demand Social Justice’ – the Impact of Protests on Financial Markets”
(with Yulia Chernin).

“Underreaction, Overreaction and the Formation of Traders’ Beliefs in Asset Markets
using Experimental Data” (with Zvika Afik).

“What Do People Think about What People Think? A Study of Second Order Beliefs in
Beauty Contest Experiments” (with Mattias Sutter).

“Measuring and Characterizing the Domestic Effective Tax Rate of US Corporations”
(with Gall Salganik).

“Experimental Research of the Rockets and Feathers Phenomenon in Gas Markets”
(with Roman Aronchekov).

“The Effect of Transfer Pricing Methods on Asset Accumulation“.
PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES
Economics Science Association, Annual International Meeting, Atlanta GA,
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Jun. 2006
Presented: “Traders’ Expectations in Asset Markets: Experimental Evidence” (with
Ernan Haruvy and Charles Noussair)
Economics Science Association, North American regional meeting, Tucson AZ, Sep. 2006

Presented: “Using Pattern Recognition to Learn About the State of Nature: an
Introduction of a New Learning Model”

Presented: “Price Patterns in Experimental Asset Markets with Long Horizons”
American Tax Policy Institute,
Competitiveness, Washington DC,

Conference
on
International
Taxation and
Oct. 2011
Presented: “The Effective Tax Rates of the Largest US and EU Multinationals” (with
Reuven S. Avi-Yonah)
International Atlantic Economic Association, 74th Conference, Montreal, Canada.
Oct. 2011

Presented: “Measuring and characterizing the domestic effective tax rate of U.S.
companies” (with Gall Salganik)