Sanjeev Goyal

Professor Sanjeev Goyal is the Arthur C. Pigou Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Christ’s College. His research focuses on Economic Theory and Networks, particularly the structural impact of networks on economic behavior and policy. He has pioneered frameworks analyzing network formation, strategic interactions, and policy interventions in networked environments.

His work combines theoretical models, experimental methods, and empirical analysis to address topics like network defense, market design, behavioral dynamics, and conflict resolution. Notable contributions include foundational studies on brokerage rents, security in networks, and the socio-economic implications of networked markets.

• Key achievements: Authored influential books like Networks: An Economics Approach (2023) and Connections (2007).
• Leadership roles: Former Director of the Janeway Institute (2012–2014) and Chair of the Cambridge Economics Faculty (2014–2018).

Research interests include the intersection of networks with public policy, gender collaboration dynamics, and resilience in socio-technical systems. He has secured major grants such as the EU’s Bridging the Gap (2015–2018) and EPSRC-funded Complexity-Net (2011–2013).

Scientific awards include Fellowships from the British Academy, Econometric Society, and Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory.

Advising: Mentor to over 40 PhD students/postdocs, many leading roles in academia and policy. Active in media discussions on network economics, including a 2016 INET interview and keynote lectures globally.

Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Networks, Crowds, and Markets research theme at Cambridge, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.