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Kerwin K. Charles is the Indra K. Nooyi Dean and Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Economics, Policy, and Management at the Yale School of Management (Yale University). Appointed in 2019 and recently reappointed for a second term, he leads major initiatives including the Broad Center for education leadership training and the Yale/New Haven Center for Inclusive Growth. He also launched new degree programs in Asset Management and joint engineering degrees.
Education:
- PhD, Cornell University, 1996
- MS, Cornell University, 1993
- BS, University of Miami, 1989
His research focuses on labor economics and inequality, examining racial/gender discrimination, wealth gaps, housing market impacts on labor, and public health economics. His work combines empirical rigor with policy relevance, often analyzing historical data to inform contemporary economic debates.
Publications consistently appear in top-tier journals (Journal of Political Economy, QJE, AER), with recurring themes around labor market disparities, regulatory impacts on health/inequality, and consumer behavior. Recent work emphasizes applied microeconomic analysis of social issues.
Awards and Fellowships:
- Fellow, American Academy of Arts & Sciences
- Fellow, Society of Labor Economics
- Fellow, American Academy of Political and Social Science
- Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research
As an academic leader, he mentors emerging scholars and oversees collaborative research centers. He serves on editorial boards (Journal of Labor Economics, Industrial and Labor Relations Review) and advises organizations including the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee and Aspen Economic Strategy Group.
