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Caroline Hoxby is the Scott and Donya Bommer Professor of Economics at Stanford University, Director of the Economics of Education Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. She previously held the Fried Professorship at Harvard University (1994–2007). Her research focuses on the Economics of Education, Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, and Public Economics. Hoxby pioneered the application of economic methods to education, emphasizing market design and incentives. Key contributions include demonstrating how low-income high achievers underutilize selective colleges and designing interventions to improve their college choices. She also investigates college cost dynamics, education finance, and charter school efficacy. Awards include the Smithsonian Institution’s Ingenuity Award (2013), Thomas B. Fordham Prize (2006), and Carnegie Scholar recognition (2000). Hoxby earned a PhD from MIT, was a Rhodes Scholar, and her teaching honors include Stanford’s Mitchell University Fellowship.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, MIT
- MPhil in Economics, Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar)
- AB summa cum laude, Harvard University
Research Interests: Her work blends economic theory with empirical analysis to address systemic issues in education. Notable areas include college affordability for low-income students, charter school effectiveness, and the economics of online education. She advocates for data-driven policy solutions to enhance educational equity and efficiency.
Awards & Recognition:
- John and Lydia Pearce Mitchell University Fellow (2014)
- Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Teaching (2006)
- World Economic Forum Global Leader of Tomorrow (2003)
Grants & Projects: Leads the Expanding College Opportunities project, a randomized trial improving college enrollment for disadvantaged students. Collaborates with NBER, Hoover Institution, and SIEPR on policy-relevant research.
Labs/Teams: Oversees the NBER Economics of Education Program, fostering a vibrant community of scholars. Active in policy advisory roles, including the National Board of Education Sciences.
