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Luis Cabral is the Paganelli-Bull Professor of Economics and International Business and Chair of the Department of Economics at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University since 2000. His research focuses on firm dynamics, innovation, and media/entertainment industries, with notable work on platform economics and antitrust issues. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (1989) and has taught courses in microeconomics, industrial organization, and business strategy. Cabral is a Research Fellow at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and frequently provides expert analysis on inflation, market competition, and regulatory policies. His commentary has addressed topics like grocery price trends, the Kroger-Albertsons merger implications, and the economic impacts of trade policies.
- Education: PhD Economics, Stanford (1989); M.Sc. Economics, Nova Lisbon (1985); B.A. Economics, Católica Lisbon (1983)
Research interests emphasize competitive analysis, corporate reputation, and public policy intersections with business strategy. His textbook Introduction to Industrial Organizations (MIT Press) reflects his scholarly contributions. Cabral’s work bridges theoretical economics with real-world applications in media industries and antitrust litigation.
In recent commentary, he has critiqued the complexity of attributing food price spikes solely to policy decisions, highlighting global supply chain factors like avian flu impacts on egg prices and trade policy repercussions. He advises that while mergers like Kroger-Albertsons may reduce competition, their ultimate effects depend on regional market dynamics.
