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Michael Waldman is the Charles H. Dyson Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at Cornell University's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been on the Johnson faculty since 1991 and holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (1982). His research focuses on applied microeconomic theory, including industrial organization, labor economics, and organizational economics. Notable contributions include work on signaling in labor markets, durable goods markets, and strategic tying/bundling. Waldman has also explored environmental triggers for autism, linking precipitation and early childhood television exposure to rising diagnosis rates. He has received prestigious awards, including the Johnson Faculty Research Award (2003) and the Robert F. Lanzillotti Prize (2008).
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics, MIT, 1977
- PhD in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1982
Research Interests: Waldman investigates labor market dynamics, organizational behavior, antitrust issues, and the intersection of environmental factors with public health. His recent work examines autism prevalence, mental health effects of media exposure, and strategic corporate practices. He has published in top journals like the American Economic Review and Quarterly Journal of Economics.
Service and Leadership: Waldman chaired major committees including the Institute for the Advancement of Economics (2008–2012) and the university's Economics Reorganization Committee (2011). He served as co-editor of Journal of Economic Perspectives and editor of Journal of Labor Economics. His work bridges academia and policy, influencing antitrust doctrine and strategic business practices.
Awards and Recognition:
- Johnson Faculty Research Award (2003)
- Robert F. Lanzillotti Prize (2008)
- AMBA Teaching Award (2017)
- Listed in Who's Who in Economics and multiple Marquis Who's Who editions
Advising and Grants: Waldman has advised numerous PhD students in economics and management, though specific student names are not listed. He has secured funding for research on autism etiology and labor market signaling mechanisms.
Labs and Collaborations: His interdisciplinary work involves collaborations with public health researchers and policymakers. He contributes to Cornell’s initiatives in strategic planning and academic reorganization.
