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Brian G. Knight is a Professor of Economics at Brown University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He previously held roles at the Federal Reserve Board and served as visiting faculty at Yale and Harvard. His research focuses on political economy, fiscal federalism, and local public finance, examining how political factors influence policy outcomes.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000)
- MS in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997)
- Bachelor of Science, Miami University of Ohio (1992)
Research Interests:
Prof. Knight investigates topics such as the geographic distribution of federal funds, school district consolidation, and socially optimal redistricting. His work merges empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks to address questions of governance and policy design. Recent studies include analyses of immigration's impact on crime, media bias under authoritarian regimes, and the mechanics of college admissions systems.
Notable Contributions:
Publications span journals like American Economic Journal, Journal of the European Economic Association, and Management Science. Key themes include the limits of propaganda, tuition distortions in higher education, and electoral dynamics. His work frequently employs novel datasets (e.g., crime gun tracing, social media analytics) to quantify policy impacts.
Awards & Grants:
- NSF Award for 'Socially Optimal Redistricting' ($264,000, 2005-2007)
- Salomon Research Award for school district merger research ($15,000, 2005)
- National Tax Association's Outstanding Dissertation Award (2001)
Teaching & Mentorship:
Teaches courses including ECON 1620 (Econometrics) and ECON 2260 (Political Economy). While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative work with co-authors like Ruben Durante and Nathan Schiff reflects active research partnerships.
Affiliations:
Active in NBER and Brown's Department of Economics. Collaborations include projects with Geoffroy de Clippel and Stefano DellaVigna, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement in political economy and applied economics.
