Stephen Durlauf

Stephen Durlauf is a part-time Professor affiliated with multiple institutions, including the New Economic School (NES) and the Stone Center at the University of Chicago. He earned his PhD from Yale University in 1986.

• Research focuses on institutional impacts on economic development
• Expertise in socioeconomic inequality and diversity
• Active participant in international scientific conferences

His work includes analysis of Thomas Piketty's theories on capital and inequality. Specific research themes involve cultural and institutional effects on development, as evidenced by his involvement in conferences like LISOMO NES and HCEO programs.

Notable presentations include a 2015 lecture on Piketty's book at the New Economic School. While no explicit awards or students are listed, his academic contributions span decades through research and teaching roles.