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Ariel Pakes is the Thomas Professor of Economics at Harvard University, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Economics. He previously held the Charles and Dorothea Dilley Professorship at Yale University and tenured roles at institutions including the University of Wisconsin and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His research focuses on industrial organization (I.O.), the economics of technological change, and econometric theory. Pakes has advised notable students who now lead economics departments globally and has received prestigious awards including the Frisch Medal (1986) and election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2002). Education: Pakes earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 1980. His academic journey includes roles as a lecturer at Harvard and positions at the University of Jerusalem. Research Interests: Pakes has pioneered methodologies for analyzing I.O. models, including demand and cost system estimation. Recent work examines AI’s impact on pricing strategies, antitrust policy implications of market dynamics, and healthcare cost structures. His theoretical contributions include simulation estimators and frameworks for dynamic oligopolies. Awards: Frisch Medal (Econometric Society, 1986) Fellow of the Econometric Society (1988) Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2002) Best Graduate Student Advisor Award (Yale University, 1996) Advisory and Grants: Pakes has served on NSF panels, including the Economics Advisory Panel and Presidential Fellow Advisory Board. His consulting work spans government agencies and large firms. He edited the RAND Journal of Economics and co-chaired the AEA Census Advisory Panel. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with NBER as a Research Associate and contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the PNAS issue on 'Science, Technology and the Economy.'

• Econometrics
• Industrial Organization
• Economics of Technological Change
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Junfu Zhang is a Professor of Economics and Department Chair at Clark University. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly urban and regional economics, with an emphasis on urbanization in China, entrepreneurship, regional development, and racial housing segregation. He holds a B.A. from Renmin University of China (1993), and M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (1999, 2001). Prior to joining Clark in 2006, he was a research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California and a Brookings Institution fellow (2000–2001). He has been an IZA Research Fellow since 2007 and served as President of the Chinese Economists Society (2019–2020). Education: B.A., International Economics, Renmin University of China, 1993 M.A., Economics, Clark University, 1997 M.A., Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 1999 Ph.D., Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 2001 Research Interests: Dr. Zhang's research explores urbanization dynamics in China, including land use policies, housing tenure systems, and economic segregation. His work also addresses entrepreneurship, high-tech industrial clusters, and the economic impacts of urbanization. Recent studies include analyses of land regulation, Super Bowl economic effects, and gender competition in labor markets. Recent Research Trends: His articles reflect a focus on China's socio-economic challenges, such as urban land policies, housing wealth effects, and regional development disparities. Collaborative projects with institutions like IZA and CES highlight interdisciplinary engagement. Awards and Affiliations: IZA Research Fellow (2007–present) Former President, Chinese Economists Society (2019–2020) Advising and Grants: No specific grant or student advising details are listed, though his research often involves collaborative teams. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and academic networks. Labs and Teams: No dedicated labs are mentioned, but his research engages interdisciplinary teams focusing on urban economics and regional policy.

• Urban Economics
• Regional Economic Development
• Entrepreneurship
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Andrew Postlewaite is the Harry P. Kamen Professor of Economics and Professor of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences. He holds dual roles in the Department of Economics and the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics. As a distinguished academic, he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and serves as a director at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Additionally, he is the founding editor of the American Economic Journal: Microeconomics and a research associate at Penn's Population Studies Center and Institute for Law and Economics. Postlewaite's research focuses on game theory, behavioral economics, and social norms, with contributions to mechanism design, repeated games, and intergenerational transmission of preferences. His work bridges theoretical foundations with applied economic analysis, particularly in areas like consumer behavior, decision-making, and institutional design. He has held visiting positions at institutions including Caltech, Harvard, and Stanford, reflecting his academic prominence. His scholarly contributions include pioneering studies on future-oriented decision-making, interdependent valuations in markets, and equilibrium concepts in repeated games. Recent publications explore topics such as the impact of local media accessibility in the digital age and the welfare implications of consumption fluctuations. His editorial leadership at journals like Econometrica and International Economic Review underscores his influence in shaping economic discourse. Awarded prestigious fellowships and editorial roles, Postlewaite's career exemplifies a blend of rigorous theoretical research and practical applications in economics. His current research trends emphasize behavioral insights and the methodological underpinnings of economic models, reflecting a commitment to advancing both theory and real-world relevance.

• Game Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Social Norms
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Jose Miguel Abito ("Mike") is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at The Ohio State University (OSU), serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University, with prior roles including Assistant Professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he won a teaching award. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly industrial organization, regulation, and environmental economics. He examines topics such as regulatory incentives, consumer misinformation effects, and antitrust methodologies in sectors like electricity, extended warranties, and infant formula. Education: PhD in Economics from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), graduate studies in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at Toulouse, France, and undergraduate studies in Singapore. Research Interests: Mike explores how regulatory frameworks impact market efficiency, consumer welfare, and firm behavior. Recent work analyzes renewable energy market design, electricity procurement dynamics, and demand spillovers in welfare programs like WIC. His methodologies bridge theoretical models and empirical analysis to address complex policy questions. Professional Activities: Currently serves as a University Senator (2023-2026), member of the Salmon P. Chase Center Academic Advisory Committee, and faculty advisor for the Quantitative Finance Club at OSU. Previously involved in inclusive teaching initiatives at Wharton. Awards: Recognized with a teaching award during his tenure at Wharton School. Grants & Advising: Advises on projects related to infant formula markets, wage dynamics, and environmental policy. Engaged in collaborative research on green jobs, regulatory auditing frameworks, and productivity analysis.

• Industrial Organization
• Regulation
• Environmental Economics
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Eduardo Azevedo is the John M. Bendheim and Thomas L. Bendheim Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School , University of Pennsylvania. He holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Economics and was awarded the 2016 Sloan Foundation Fellowship. His research integrates economic theory with practical applications across science and business domains. His research interests include: Market design Selection markets Social science genetics Experimental economics Game theory Recent publication trends focus on: Economic theory applications to healthcare and digital markets Empirical Bayes methods in A/B testing Adverse selection in insurance markets Strategic behavior in two-sided matching Evolutionary behavioral economics He serves as an instructor for BEPP2500 - Managerial Economics , emphasizing real-world application of microeconomic theory to business problems. His work also involves software development for economic research, including MATLAB-based empirical Bayes tools for analyzing treatment effects in large-scale experiments. Scientific awards : Sloan Foundation Fellow (2016)

• Microeconomic theory
• Market design
• Selection markets
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Zach Y. Brown is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan’s Department of Economics within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He holds a tenure-track position and focuses on Industrial Organization and Health Economics, with an emphasis on information frictions and healthcare market dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University (2017), B.A. in Economics and Physics (minor) from University of California - Berkeley (2007). His research interests include algorithmic pricing strategies, healthcare policy, and the economic implications of market structures. For instance, he explores how pricing algorithms affect competition in digital markets and investigates disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly in Medicare. His work frequently bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis to inform policy debates. Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding the effects of hospital payment caps on pricing, the role of broadband access in healthcare, and racial disparities in medication for opioid use disorder. His 2023 paper on algorithmic pricing won the American Economic Journal’s Best Paper Award in Microeconomics, underscoring his impact on digital market research. Teaching includes courses like Government Regulation of Industry (undergraduate) and Industrial Organization II (Ph.D. level), reflecting his expertise in applied economics and policy analysis. Prior to his academic role, he served as a Staff Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers, bringing practical policy experience to his academic work. Brown is affiliated with the NBER, contributing to their research initiatives. His current projects include examining market power in index funds and insurer competition in Medicaid markets, further expanding his interdisciplinary approach to economic challenges.

• Industrial Organization
• Health Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
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Juan Camilo Gómez is an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Washington Bothell's School of Business, specializing in game theory, bargaining, and microeconomic theory. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota and his B.Sc. in Mathematics from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia. Education: Ph.D. Economics (1998–2003), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN B.Sc. Mathematics (1990–1996), Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia Research Interests: His research focuses on foundational and applied aspects of game theory, including bargaining models, coalition formation, cooperative solution concepts, and general equilibrium. He explores how efficiency can be achieved in strategic interactions, especially when agents may behave manipulatively or when traditional balance conditions do not hold. His work contributes to understanding how coalitions form and how outcomes can be predicted or designed to ensure equitable and efficient allocations. He also investigates the implications of reference points in bargaining and the role of aspirations in shaping cooperative behavior. Publications Overview: Across his publications, a clear trajectory emerges from foundational theoretical work—such as axiomatizing core extensions in cooperative games—to applied models that predict coalition formation and bargaining outcomes. His research consistently bridges rigorous mathematical frameworks with practical economic questions, including market interpretations of cooperative solutions and strategic pricing models like 'Pay What You Want'. Awards and Honors: 2010 MBA Professor of the Year, University of Washington Bothell Teaching and Advising: Gómez has taught a wide range of courses from undergraduate calculus and mathematical economics to graduate-level game theory and quantitative methods for business. He has held teaching roles at institutions including Macalester College, University of Copenhagen, Universidad de los Andes, and University of Minnesota. He has also co-directed undergraduate theses, such as that of Santiago Saavedra, and served on numerous academic committees including MBA Admissions and faculty hiring. Labs and Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, his collaborative working papers with researchers like Camelia Bejan and P.V. Balakrishnan suggest active participation in research networks focused on game theory and economic modeling.

• Game Theory
• Bargaining Theory
• Coalition Formation
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Michael Dinerstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Duke University and a Research Collaborator at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, integrating industrial organization principles with labor, public, and development economics, with a primary emphasis on education markets. His research explores topics such as student loan policies, teacher labor market dynamics, public provision effects in education, and policy evaluation. Recent studies include analyses of student debt forgiveness, debt moratoria, and teacher tenure reform impacts. Notable articles highlight his work on market equilibrium in education, policy design, and human capital dynamics. He has contributed to discussions via platforms like the Scientific Sense Podcast and maintains an active Google Scholar profile. While no specific advisees are listed, his research collaborations span institutions like Duke and the University of Chicago. His work often intersects with public policy, emphasizing practical applications of economic theory to real-world challenges.

• Applied Microeconomics
• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
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Neil Gandal serves as the Applied Distinguished Professor of Cyber Studies at the School of Cyber Studies, University of Tulsa, and concurrently holds the Henry Kaufman Professorship in International Capital Markets at Tel Aviv University's Berglas School of Economics. His academic career bridges cybersecurity economics and digital market analysis across these dual institutional affiliations. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley (1989) M.A. in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1981) B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Mathematics from Miami University of Ohio (1979) Professor Gandal specializes in the economic dimensions of digital ecosystems, with particular emphasis on cyber security valuation, cryptocurrency market dynamics, and software industry competition. His empirical research employs advanced econometric methods to quantify risks and incentives in technology-driven markets, generating over 9,000 Google Scholar citations. This work establishes foundational frameworks for understanding how economic forces shape cybersecurity investments and digital innovation trajectories. His distinguished recognitions include: CEPR Research Fellowship for contributions to economic policy research Historic appointment as Honorary Editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization Keynote invitations at premier economics conferences in Europe Fellowship designation by the International Journal of Industrial Organization As former Managing Editor (2005-2012) of the International Journal of Industrial Organization, Gandal shaped empirical research standards in industrial organization economics. His editorial leadership established methodological benchmarks for analyzing digital markets, though specific grant funding details and student mentorship records remain unreported in available materials. No laboratory or research team affiliations are documented in current institutional profiles.

• Economics of Cyber Security
• Microeconomics of Cryptocurrencies
• Digital Economics
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Julius L. Chen, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. His research employs empirical microeconomics to evaluate innovative health care delivery and financing strategies, with a focus on value-based care and provider payment models implemented by Medicare, Medicaid, and employers. Dr. Chen's educational background includes: BA in Economics with highest honors from the University of California, Berkeley (2010) MS and PhD in Applied Economics and Managerial Science from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2013, 2016) EdM in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship from Harvard University (2025) His research spans Healthcare Policy , Health Economics , and Value-Based Care , with specific interests in chronic disease management, provider payment systems, and biostatistical methods. He investigates how payment and delivery innovations impact patient health and economic outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations and in Medicare/Medicaid contexts. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent focus on health disparities, chronic condition management, and structural factors in primary care. His work frequently examines Medicare beneficiaries using observational designs to assess real-world policy impacts, with recent studies addressing racial disparities, nurse practitioner workforce issues, and pandemic-related utilization changes. Dr. Chen has received notable recognition including: Calderone Health Equity Award (2021) Calderone Award for Junior Faculty Development (2021) Columbia Public Health Innovation Fund Award (2020) He teaches graduate courses in health care finance, provider payment systems, and organizational behavior. As Faculty Lead for the Mailman School Admissions Committee and affiliate of the Center for Healthcare Delivery Research and Innovations and Columbia Population Research Center, he actively contributes to institutional initiatives while maintaining professional memberships in the American Economic Association and American Public Health Association.

• Healthcare Policy
• Health Economics
• Value-Based Care
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Guy David is the Alan B. Miller Professor of Health Care Management at the Wharton School and Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He chairs the Health Care Management Department and serves as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. Education: PhD in Business Economics, University of Chicago (2004) MA in Economics, Tel-Aviv University (1997) BA in Economics, Tel-Aviv University (1995) Research Interests: Applied microeconomics in healthcare markets Industrial organization and regulation of post-acute care Dynamics of mixed-ownership competition in healthcare Patient-centered medical care and welfare effects Emergency medical services economics Direct-to-consumer advertising and drug safety Division of labor in care continuum Publication Trends: His research focuses on antitrust implications in nonprofit hospitals, schedule volatility in healthcare workforce, performance pay incentives in Medicare, and pandemic-related healthcare disruptions. Recent work examines telemedicine adoption, preventive care disruptions, and provider-patient engagement length in home health care. Scientific Awards: National Bureau of Economic Research Dissertation Fellowship (2003-04) University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation Awards (2006, 2009) Leonard Davis Institute Pilot Project Awards (2007, 2009) NIH Grant (2008) Multiple Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards (2014, 2017, 2018) Leadership & Grants: He leads the Wharton-Anthem Research Initiative, co-edits the International Journal of Health Economics and Management , and was former director of the Health Care Management and Economics PhD program. His work has been funded by NIH, NBER, Leonard Davis Institute, and University of Pennsylvania.

• Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Applied Microeconomics
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Maddalena Ronchi is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management , Northwestern University. Her research bridges labor economics and finance, focusing on labor market frictions and their impacts on workers' careers and corporate dynamics. Expertise in applied microeconomics, gender inequality, and corporate behavior Recipient of the Drake Scholar recognition Her work employs quasi-experimental designs and employer-employee matched data to analyze gender gaps in employment, earnings, and occupational choices, as well as firm-level outcomes like talent retention and growth. Her notable publication includes: 2020: Gender gaps and the structure of local labor markets (Labour Economics) with Barbara Petrongolo Contact: maddalena.ronchi@kellogg.northwestern.edu

• Applied Microeconomics
• Labor Economics
• Finance
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Mary Ann Bronson is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Georgetown University , specializing in Labor Economics and Applied Microeconomics. Her research focuses on gender disparities in labor markets, taxation policy impacts on households, marriage market dynamics, educational choices, and lifecycle decisions. She collaborates frequently with co-authors like Maurizio Mazzocco and Peter Skogman Thoursie. Her work bridges theoretical models and empirical analyses to address questions such as how taxation systems distort labor supply, how cohort size influences marriage rates, and how educational investments are shaped by marriage market risks. Recent contributions include groundbreaking studies on gender wage gaps, parental leave policy design, and the long-term implications of marriage market shifts. Key themes in her research include: Gender Economics: Explaining persistent wage gaps and career trajectories. Public Policy: Evaluating tax systems and family-friendly policies. Demographic Analysis: Cohort effects on marriage and labor supply. Structural Models: Quantifying behavioral responses to policy changes. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in available texts. Advising & Grants: No formal advisee listings or grant details provided in the text.

• Labor Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Gender Economics
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Steven D. Levitt is the William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, where he directs the Becker Center on Chicago Price Theory. He has been affiliated with the university since 1997, following a PhD from MIT and BA from Harvard. Fields of Interest: Economics, Criminology, Education Policy, Real Estate, Political Economy, Social Policy, Game Theory Levitt's research spans empirical economic analysis across diverse domains, including crime, education, politics, and behavioral economics. His work often employs unconventional data sources and focuses on identifying causal relationships through natural experiments. Recent publications highlight intersections between incentives, social behavior, and policy outcomes. Notable awards include the John Bates Clark Medal (2004) and recognition as one of Time magazine's 100 People Who Shape Our World (2006). He is widely known for co-authoring the Freakonomics book series and blog, which popularized the application of economic principles to real-world phenomena. Contact: SLevitt@UChicago.edu

• Economics
• Criminology
• Education Policy
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Teddy Mekonnen is an Orlando Bravo Assistant Professor of Economics at Brown University's Department of Economics. Previously, he was a Linde Postdoctoral Fellow at Caltech (California Institute of Technology). He holds a PhD in Economics from Northwestern University (2017) and a BA in Economics with a Mathematics minor from Washington University in St. Louis (2011). His research focuses on information economics and mechanism design, particularly studying informational externalities, incentives for information acquisition/sharing, and their applications to industrial organization and political economy. He also explores decision theory and static/dynamic settings. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as ECON 1110 (Intermediate Microeconomics), ECON 2060 (Microeconomics II), and ECON 2970 (Workshop in Economic Theory). His recent research spans topics like search market efficiency, competition dynamics, and Bayesian comparative statics. Though no explicit grants or awards are listed, his work reflects deep engagement with theoretical and applied economic problems.

• Information Economics
• Mechanism Design
• Industrial Organization
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