Christopher Hansman

Christopher Hansman is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Emory University, affiliated with the Economics Department. He holds a PhD in Economics from Columbia University (2017) and a BS in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Chicago (2009). His research focuses on public economics, household finance, corporate finance, and urban economics, with a particular emphasis on understanding financial constraints, policy impacts, and socioeconomic disparities. His work combines empirical methods with policy analysis, addressing topics such as housing market dynamics, healthcare access, and incarceration effects.

Dr. Hansman’s research has explored themes like credit market behavior, information asymmetries in firm policy adoption, and the long-term consequences of early-life adversity. His articles span interdisciplinary topics including mortgage market selection mechanisms, community impacts of mass incarceration, and the effects of credit expansions on stock markets.

He maintains an active research agenda with notable contributions to understanding racial housing gaps, vertical integration effects in global trade, and the behavioral drivers of hoarding during economic shocks. His work is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and his personal website, reflecting a commitment to bridging economic theory with real-world policy applications.