George A. Akerlof

George A. Akerlof serves as a Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, holding a primary academic appointment with distinguished recognition.

His educational foundation includes:

• B.A. from Yale University
• Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Akerlof's research critically examines economic behavior through the lens of social identity, asymmetric information, and public policy implications. His seminal work on market failures, particularly in labor and credit markets, revolutionized understanding of how social norms shape economic decisions. This interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional economics with psychological and sociological frameworks, influencing policy design in welfare, unemployment, and financial regulation.

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