David Hughes

David Hughes serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics within Boston College's Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences. Based in Maloney Hall 385A, he completed his Ph.D. in Economics and Statistics at MIT in 2022, bringing contemporary methodological expertise to the department.

His research focuses on advanced econometric techniques, particularly in network data analysis and nonlinear modeling. Hughes specializes in developing theoretical frameworks for estimating complex network relationships while accounting for fixed effects, contributing to both methodological innovation and practical applications in economic analysis.

His publication record includes significant working papers through Boston College and RePEc, demonstrating active engagement with current challenges in econometric theory. The 2021 paper on nonlinear network models represents his core research trajectory, bridging statistical theory with economic applications.

As a recent Ph.D. graduate now establishing his academic career, Hughes represents the new generation of econometricians pushing methodological boundaries while maintaining strong connections to empirical economic questions. His position as Assistant Professor indicates he is actively building his research program and contributing to graduate and undergraduate education in economics.