معرفی
David Weiman serves as the Alena Wels Hirschorn '58 Professor of Economics at Barnard College, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He additionally holds appointments as Faculty Director of the Empirical Reasoning Center and Interim Co-Director of Urban Studies, while maintaining an affiliation with Columbia University's History Department.
His academic credentials include:
- AB from Brown University
- MA from Yale University
- PhD from Stanford University
Professor Weiman specializes in 19th and 20th century U.S. economic history, with significant contributions to understanding banking-monetary systems, criminal justice policy, and urban development. His research critically examines historical financial structures, particularly focusing on the evolution from the Second Bank of the United States to the Federal Reserve System, while connecting historical patterns to contemporary economic challenges. This work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with empirical analysis of institutional development.
His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on U.S. banking history across four decades, revealing recurring themes of regional economic vulnerability, regulatory limitations, and payment system evolution. These works collectively establish how historical banking structures continue to influence modern financial stability and policy design.
As Faculty Director of the Empirical Reasoning Center, he leads initiatives advancing quantitative literacy and data-driven research methodologies across disciplines, while his Urban Studies leadership fosters interdisciplinary approaches to metropolitan development challenges.
