Anton Korinek

Anton Korinek is a Professor at the University of Virginia, affiliated with both the Department of Economics and the Darden School of Business. He holds prominent research roles as a Research Fellow at the CEPR, Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Research Associate at the NBER. As editor of the Oxford Handbook of AI Governance, he leads critical discourse on technology policy.

• Education: Studied economics, math, and law at the University of Vienna; PhD in economics from Columbia University (2007)
• Prior Roles: Worked at University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, and as visiting scholar at Harvard University, BIS, IMF, and World Bank

Research Focus: Analyzes AI’s impact on inequality and economic transformation, financial crisis mechanics, and capital flow regulation frameworks. His work bridges theoretical rigor with real-world policy applications, appearing in top journals like the American Economic Review.

Recent Publications: Explore AI governance, financial system evolution, AGI transition scenarios, and macroeconomic stability. Articles emphasize broad themes in economics, finance, and technology, with specific sub-fields addressing inequality, automation, and regulatory design.

Collaborations: Regularly engages with central banks, international institutions, and academic networks to address global economic challenges.