Costas Arkolakis

Professor Costas Arkolakis is the Henry Kohn Associate Professor of Economics at Yale University's Department of Economics. His research focuses on international economics, macroeconomics, and industrial organization, with particular emphasis on global trade dynamics, firm behavior, and production networks. He is affiliated with the CESifo Research Network as a Distinguished Affiliate, contributing to their Global Economy Area, which explores contemporary issues in globalization, trade policies, and institutional impacts.

His work includes seminal studies on firm-level exporting behavior, production network formation, and the extensive margin of trade. Notable contributions include analyzing how firms' export decisions and growth patterns shape global economic outcomes. Arkolakis' research bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical applications, addressing topics such as trade policy, global value chains, and the welfare implications of economic integration.

• Key Research Themes: Trade economics, firm heterogeneity, industrial organization, macroeconomic linkages.
• Affiliations: CESifo Research Network, Yale University Department of Economics.

He has been recognized as a Distinguished CESifo Affiliate, reflecting his contributions to advancing understanding of global economic systems. His recent work explores how production networks influence trade patterns and welfare, while earlier studies have dissected firm-level export strategies and selection processes in dynamic markets.