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C. Matthew Leister is a Research Fellow at Monash University’s Department of Economics, with a focus on microeconomic theory, social networks, and data science. His current role combines academic research with industry work as a staff data scientist at Airbnb, where he develops market optimization tools. Previously, he held a tenured Lecturer position at Monash and taught courses like Advanced Microeconomics and Financial Economics.
Research Interests: Leister’s work bridges theoretical and applied economics, emphasizing
- Microeconomic theory and game theory
- Social and economic networks
- Charitable giving and behavioral economics
- Risk-sharing in developing economies
- Market intermediation and liquidity risks
Recent Publications: His 2025 article on Deterrence in Networks explores strategic adoption dynamics in social networks. In 2023, he published on legislative polarization, donor transparency, and peer-based deterrence. Earlier works (2020–2022) include studies on risk-sharing in Bangladesh, information acquisition in networks, and word-of-mouth communication.
Collaborations: Leister collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley and Monash, and co-authors such as Yves Zenou, Lata Gangadharan, and Arthur Campbell. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and economic resilience.
