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David Weil is a Professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management and the Department of Economics. He previously served as Dean of the Heller School (2017–2022) and held the Peter and Deborah Wexler Professorship at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business (1991–2014). His expertise spans labor market policy, regulation, and the impacts of industry restructuring. Weil has authored five books, including *The Fissured Workplace*, and over 130 articles. He advised U.S. and international policymakers, and served in the U.S. Department of Labor under Presidents Obama and Biden. He holds a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.P.P. from Harvard’s Kennedy School, and a Ph.D. from Harvard.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Policy, Harvard University
- M.P.P., Harvard Kennedy School
- B.S., Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Weil’s research focuses on labor market structures, particularly the 'fissured workplace,' analyzing how subcontracting and franchising affect worker protections and business accountability. He advocates for regulatory reforms to address wage theft, misclassification of workers, and occupational safety gaps. His work bridges academic inquiry with policy advocacy, emphasizing strategic enforcement approaches.
His awards include the Cushing-Gavin Award (2017), Father Edward F. Boyle Award (2017), and Frances Perkins Intelligence and Courage Award. Weil’s scholarly contributions span labor law, public policy, and occupational safety, with recent articles addressing gig economy regulation and enforcement strategies.
His affiliations include the Heller School’s Fissured Workplace Research initiative and collaborations with federal agencies. Though no formal grants or lab teams are explicitly listed, his work implies engagement with policy networks and interdisciplinary research groups.
