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Canice Prendergast is the W. Allen Wallis Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, specializing in economic theory, labor economics, and organizational behavior. His groundbreaking work includes redesigning Feeding America's food distribution system using market-based mechanisms, significantly increasing efficiency in nonprofit food allocation. He joined Chicago Booth in 1990 after holding positions at Oxford and Yale.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Yale University (1989)
- MSc in Economics, London School of Economics (1986)
- BA in Economics, Trinity College Dublin (1983)
Prendergast's research explores incentive design, market mechanisms in nonprofit contexts, and bureaucratic efficiency. His current focus includes market-based solutions for social impact organizations and the economics of resource allocation under constraints.
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on incentive structures across sectors, with recent work emphasizing practical applications in social impact. Key themes include market design for nonprofits, risk-incentive relationships, and efficiency optimization in bureaucratic systems.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Two National Science Foundation Awards
- Ladany Scholar (1995)
- Faculty Research Fellow, National Bureau of Economic Research
Prendergast has served as editor for the Journal of Political Economy and Journal of Labor Economics. His research on Feeding America's distribution system has been featured in major publications including The Economist, Financial Times, and Fortune.
