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Michael D. Steinberger is an Associate Professor of Economics and Chair of Economics at Pomona College since 2004. His research focuses on labor economics, macroeconomics, and political economy, with a particular emphasis on wage disparities related to gender, race, and sexual orientation.
- Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley
Steinberger's work examines income inequality, wage dispersion, returns to education, and local government taxation. His 2010 research on estate tax impacts for same-sex couples influenced the U.S. District Court decision overturning California's Proposition 8.
His publications span topics including labor supply differences, migration analysis, tax policy, and wage gaps. Articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining economic theory with empirical policy analysis.
- Pomona College Wig Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008, 2013)
- Sloan Dissertation Fellowship (1999-2004)
- Phi Beta Kappa (1998)
Steinberger teaches courses such as Labor Economics, Macroeconomic Theory, and Senior Seminar in Economics. He has contributed to poverty studies, educational economics, and LGBTQ+ economic disparities.
