Sanjeev Goyal

Sanjeev Goyal is a Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge. His research focuses on social and economic networks, contributing to foundational understanding through publications in top-tier journals like Econometrica and the American Economic Review. He authored the influential book Connections: An Introduction to the Economics of Networks (Princeton University Press, 2007) and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Cornell University.

• Education:
  • B.A. (Honours) in Economics, Delhi University (1983)
  • M.B.A., Indian Institute of Management
  • M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell University (1989 and 1990)

Research Interests:
Sanjeev Goyal is a leading expert in Social and Economic Networks, analyzing their structural properties and implications for resource allocation, inequality, and market dynamics. His work bridges theoretical economics with empirical applications, particularly in Microeconomics and Inequality: Measurement, Interpretation, and Policy (MIP). He has contributed to understanding network formation and strategic interactions in economic contexts.

Current Projects:
He is involved in research networks such as Networks and Inequality, Networks and Markets II/III, and interdisciplinary initiatives under the MIP umbrella. His work continues to influence policy discussions on inequality and network-based economic models.