Joshua Abel

Joshua Abel serves as a Lecturer in Economics within the Department of Economics at Brandeis University, with a professional background spanning academia, Federal Reserve policy work on housing/mortgage systems, and economic consulting at Analysis Group.

Education:

• Ph.D. from Harvard University
• B.A. from Swarthmore College

His research centers on econometric analysis of microeconomic behavior in housing and mortgage markets, specifically examining how mortgage design influences household financial decisions. This work integrates theoretical economics with real-world policy applications and litigation support.

Publications appear in the Journal of Applied Econometrics and American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, reflecting expertise in household finance and market microstructure.

Professor Abel's career demonstrates consistent application of economic theory to housing policy development and forensic economic analysis across public and private sectors.