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David Weil is a Professor of Economics at Brown University. He earned his A.B. in History from Brown in 1982 and a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 1990. He has been a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) since 1997 and co-director of the Project on African Development Successes at NBER.
- Ph.D., Economics, Harvard University (1990)
- A.B., History, Brown University (1982)
Weil's research spans economic growth, demographic economics, and health's role in income disparities. His work includes empirical studies on technology transfer, savings behavior, and population aging's macroeconomic effects. He authored a widely adopted undergraduate textbook on economic growth, translated into six languages.
His recent articles focus on African mortality, micronutrient deficiency, urban economics, and demographic feedback loops. Awards and affiliations include NBER roles and editorial board memberships, though no specific honors are listed in the provided text.
Weil teaches courses on economic growth, inequality, and macroeconomics. His collaborators include economists like Oded Galor and Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan. Current work examines health's impact on GDP and demographic feedback in education and growth.
