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David J. Deming is a Professor of Education and Economics at Harvard University, holding dual roles at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Graduate School of Education. He currently serves as Academic Dean of the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Malcolm Weiner Center for Social Policy. Deming earned his Ph.D. in 2010 from Harvard University. His research focuses on the economics of skill development, education systems, and labor markets, with notable contributions to understanding school discipline impacts and college major outcomes. He co-edits the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics and leads the CLIMB Initiative with Raj Chetty and John Friedman, aiming to enhance higher education's role in social mobility.
Key awards include the 2018 David N. Kershaw Prize for early-career contributions to public policy, the AEFP Early Career Award (2015), and the William T. Grant Scholar designation (2013). His work bridges empirical research with policy solutions, emphasizing equitable access to education and labor opportunities.
Deming’s research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to social policy, combining economic analysis with institutional reform. His articles address systemic challenges in education and labor markets, offering actionable insights for policymakers. Grants and advising activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
As Director of the Malcolm Weiner Center, he fosters collaborative research on social policy, leveraging data-driven strategies to address societal inequalities. Future work continues to focus on higher education's transformative potential for social mobility.
