Isaac Sorkin

Isaac Sorkin is a PhD Candidate in Economics at the University of Michigan's Department of Economics, part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on labor economics and public policy, particularly the effects of minimum wage policies on labor markets. His work has been highlighted in The Economist, which cited his argument that firms may substitute machines for workers in response to minimum wage increases, though this substitution occurs slowly. His research interests also include macroeconomics, econometrics, and development economics.

While specific articles are not listed, his contributions align with subfields such as labor market dynamics, policy evaluation, and quantitative economic analysis. No formal awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. He is affiliated with the Department of Economics at 238 Lorch Hall, 611 Tappan Ave., Ann Arbor, MI.