Manuel Trajtenberg

Manuel Trajtenberg is a Professor of Economics with significant public policy experience. He previously served as a member of Israel's Knesset for the Labor Party and held prominent positions in the public sector. Currently, he is drafting a progressive socio-economic agenda for Israel addressing pressing social challenges. His wife, Dr. Nadine Baudot-Trajtenberg, is the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel.

Research Focus: Trajtenberg specializes at the intersection of technology, policy, and economic development. His work examines:

• Artificial Intelligence as a transformative economic force
• Defense R&D and national security economics
• Human capital's role in societal resilience
• Productivity dynamics in technology-driven economies
• Innovation measurement through patent data

Publication Trends: His recent research reflects evolving focus from technical innovation metrics (2004-2008) toward broader socioeconomic implications of technology. Later works analyze AI's political economy (2018) and human capital in security frameworks (2025), showing increased emphasis on policy design during turbulent times.