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Nathan Nunn is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics. He holds fellowships with the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), NBER, and BREAD, and serves as an editor at the Quarterly Journal of Economics. His research focuses on historical and contemporary drivers of economic development, including institutions, culture, and policy effectiveness in diverse contexts.
Education Background: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts.
Research Interests: Explores political economy, economic history, cultural economics, and international trade. Key themes include the impact of historical processes (distrust, gender norms, conflict) on institutions, and the role of local context (e.g., social structures, traditions) in shaping policy outcomes. Recent work emphasizes how cultural factors influence policy design in both developing and developed nations.
Key Research Streams:
- Historical roots of institutions and cultural norms affecting development
- Evaluation of contemporary policies like Fair Trade, foreign aid, and climate adaptation
- Interaction between traditional systems (e.g., lineage structures, political systems) and modern governance
Awards & Affiliations:
- Fellow, CIFAR (Boundaries, Membership & Belonging)
- NBER Faculty Research Fellow
- Research Fellow, BREAD
- Editor, Quarterly Journal of Economics
Advising & Grants: No explicit student or grant details provided in texts.
Labs/Teams: Not mentioned in the provided information.
