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Enrico Moretti is the Michael R. Peevey and Donald Vial Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds affiliations as a Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). His research focuses on labor economics and urban economics, examining geographical disparities in economic activity and their societal impacts.
Moretti’s work explores topics such as urban agglomeration benefits, the spatial distribution of high-paying jobs, and policy responses to regional inequality. He has authored influential books like The New Geography of Jobs, which analyzes how economic opportunities are concentrated in certain cities and regions. His research has earned prestigious awards, including the Society of Labor Economists Rosen Prize and the Carlo Alberto Medal.
Recent studies highlight themes like the costs of traffic noise, the effects of deindustrialization across global cities, and the role of large labor markets in enhancing productivity. He critiques housing policies and their impact on economic mobility, emphasizing the need for place-based solutions to address spatial disparities. His interdisciplinary approach bridges labor markets, urban planning, and public policy, offering actionable insights for policymakers.
