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Jonas Hjort is a Professor of Economics at University College London and the University of Oslo, and Co-editor of the Journal of the European Economic Association. He holds an ERC Consolidator Grant (ACCESS, 101043465) focused on economic research in developing countries. His research emphasizes production dynamics, technology adoption, and institutional effects in low-income economies.
Key research interests include the impact of ethnic networks on firm performance, digital infrastructure's role in economic growth, and regulatory frameworks shaping firm behavior. His work often employs experimental methods and large-scale data analysis, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
Recent publications analyze how internet connectivity transforms labor markets, reveal inefficiencies in Ugandan transactions, and explore wage compression in multinational firms. His research bridges theoretical economics with policy relevance, particularly in development contexts.
- Awards: Oliver Williamson Award (2018), 2013 CESifo Prize
- Grants: ERC Consolidator Grant (2020-2025)
Jonas collaborates with institutions like NBER and CEPR, contributing to policy dialogues on technology diffusion and organizational effectiveness. His work addresses both micro-level firm decisions and macro-level institutional reforms critical to development economics.
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