Gregory Liang Howard

Gregory Liang Howard is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on housing markets, labor mobility, economic resilience, and the impact of regional universities on local economies. Howard's recent work explores the effects of remote work on U.S. housing markets, the role of universities in economic resilience, and rational inattention in microeconomic decision-making.

His scholarly contributions include articles in top journals such as the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, Journal of Financial Economics, and American Economic Journal: Microeconomics. His research has been widely cited and referenced in policy discussions and media outlets.

Howard collaborates with institutions globally and maintains an active research network. His work bridges macroeconomic and microeconomic theories, with a particular emphasis on policy-relevant topics like housing supply, urban development, and education's role in regional economies.