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Christopher Udry is the Robert E. and Emily King Professor of Economics at Northwestern University and Co-Director of the Global Poverty Research Lab at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies. A development economist, his research focuses on rural economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly examining technological change, risk and financial markets, gender dynamics, property rights, and psychological well-being in economic decision-making.
- Fellow of the Econometric Society
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
- Board Member of Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD)
His work spans empirical and theoretical studies in African agriculture, financial markets, and household economics, with recent publications analyzing cash transfers, land tenure, and the intersection of mental health and poverty alleviation. His research often combines randomized evaluations and behavioral experiments to address policy-relevant questions.
Scientific contributions include:
- Advancing methods for measuring agricultural productivity
- Studying the role of social learning in technology adoption
- Investigating risk management strategies in rural credit markets
