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Christopher Laincz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. His research spans macroeconomics, industrial organization, economic development, and innovation policy, with expertise in dynamic modeling and empirical analysis of market structures and economic growth.
Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Drexel University (noting the 1991 Alexander Van Rensselaer Award), a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School (1996-1998), and a PhD in Economics from Duke University (1998-2002), supported by the James B. Duke Fellowship.
Research focuses on the intersection of economic theory and policy applications, particularly in:
- Macroeconomic dynamics including jobless recoveries and productivity growth
- Industrial organization effects of R&D subsidies
- Nonprofit sector efficiency and donation mechanisms
- International trade policy impacts
Publications demonstrate consistent emphasis on dynamic market structures, policy evaluation, and econometric analysis, with recent work exploring nonprofit operations and trade adjustment mechanisms.
Awards and Honors:
- 2022: Innovation in Teaching and Learning Award (LeBow College of Business)
- 2004: Excellence in Research Award (LeBow College of Business)
- 2004: Best Paper Award (Centre of Excellence for Science and Innovation Studies)
- 2002: Prize for Best Graduate Student Paper (Society for Computational Economics)
- 1998-2002: James B. Duke Fellowship (Duke University)
Professional consultancy experience includes projects for the U.S. Department of Treasury, Harvard Institute for International Development (Indonesia), and private sector engagements in Nigeria.
