Isaac Ehrlich

Isaac Ehrlich is a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Finance at the University at Buffalo’s School of Management and holds the Melvin H. Baker Professorship of American Enterprise. He also serves as a professor of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences and directs the Center of Excellence on Human Capital, Technology Transfer, and Economic Growth and Development. His career includes roles as Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Research Fellow at IZA, and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Human Capital.

**Education**: PhD in Economics from Columbia University (1969) and BA from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Notable academic honors include an honorary doctorate from the University of Orleans (2002) and membership in the Mont Pellerin Society.

**Research**: Focuses on human capital, health economics, financial markets, and immigration’s economic impact. Key areas include aging populations, endogenous growth theory, and policy analysis. His work bridges theoretical models with practical policy implications, such as assessing social security systems and evaluating immigration’s role in economic development.

**Grants & Awards**: Secured grants from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and NYSTAR, among others. Notable awards include recognition as one of the most cited economists (Medoff’s Ranking, 1989/1996).

**Professional Activities**: Advisory roles for governments, including Hong Kong’s Health Services Committee and New York’s Council of Economic Advisors. International engagements include keynote lectures at institutions like the Higher School of Economics (Moscow) and the Wittgenstein Centre.

**Publications**: Over 100 articles in top journals (e.g., American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy) and authored/co-edited works on crime economics, health policy, and endogenous growth. Recent research emphasizes aging populations’ financial readiness and cross-country human capital comparisons.