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Nicholas Economides is a Professor of Economics at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 1990. He is internationally recognized for his work in network economics, antitrust, telecommunications, and digital platforms. He serves as Executive Director of the NET Institute, a global research center focused on network industries and high-technology innovation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1981)
- M.A. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1979)
- B.Sc. in Mathematical Economics (First Class Honors), London School of Economics (1976)
His research interests center on network economics, including network effects, technical compatibility, standardization, and the economics of digital platforms. He also specializes in industrial organization, antitrust policy, telecommunications regulation, and the structure of financial markets. His work has significant implications for public policy, particularly in regulating high-tech industries and ensuring fair competition.
His recent publications and media commentary reflect a strong focus on contemporary economic challenges, including net neutrality, inflation, 5G network development, digital antitrust, and the economic impact of geopolitical events. The trends in his recent work demonstrate a consistent emphasis on the intersection of technology, regulation, and market dynamics, with a global outlook on economic policy.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- His website on the Economics of Networks ranked among the top four economics sites worldwide by The Economist.
- Regularly invited for congressional and parliamentary testimony on net neutrality and digital regulation.
- Editorial leadership in top journals such as Information Economics and Policy, Netnomics, and Journal of Network Industries.
Grants and Advising: He has secured major research funding, including a $750,000 National Science Foundation grant for 5G/mmWave network research. He has advised the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the New York State Attorney General, central banks (including the Federal Reserve and Bank of Greece), governments of Greece, Ireland, New Zealand, and Portugal, and major telecommunications and financial firms. While no formal list of students is provided, his role as a Ph.D.-level faculty member suggests he has advised numerous graduate students. His editorial and advisory roles indicate active mentorship and academic leadership.
Labs and Research Centers: He is the Executive Director of the NET Institute (http://www.NETinst.org), a leading global research network focused on the economics of digital and network industries. The institute supports interdisciplinary research, hosts conferences, and disseminates policy-relevant findings through working papers and collaborations with industry and government.
