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Caitlin M Zaloom is a Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University’s College of Arts and Science. Her research examines the intersections of culture, economy, and technology, with a focus on financial markets, student debt, and urban globalization. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from UC Berkeley (2002) and a B.A. in Middle Eastern Studies and Modern Culture from Brown University (1995).
- Education:
- Ph.D. Anthropology, UC Berkeley, 2002
- B.A. Middle Eastern Studies & Modern Culture, Brown University, 1995
Zaloom’s research interests include the anthropology of finance, the socioeconomics of education, and the cultural dimensions of technological systems. She explores how households navigate financialization, how student debt reshapes middle-class life, and how cities function as hubs of economic value. Her work bridges anthropology, sociology, and technology studies, emphasizing empirical ethnographic methods.
Her publications analyze topics such as the ethics of Wall Street traders, the role of technology in financial markets, and the moral frameworks guiding economic decisions. Recent articles highlight the cultural implications of student debt and the evolving relationship between families and financial systems.
- Awards and Fellowships:
- 2023–2026: Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Fellow
- 2019: Robert L. Heilbroner Center Faculty Fellow
- 2016–2017: Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences Fellow
- 2013–2014: Russell Sage Foundation Fellow
- 2006–2008: NSF Research Grant (Neuroeconomics)
Zaloom’s research on ‘Indebted: How Families Make College Work at Any Cost’ (2019) critically examines student debt’s societal impact. She also investigates global financial networks, technological innovations in trading, and the cultural narratives shaping economic practices. Her work underscores the need for collective responsibility in addressing systemic inequities in education and finance.
