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Oded Galor is the Herbert H. Goldberger Professor of Economics at Brown University, renowned as the founder of Unified Growth Theory. His research explores long-term economic development, the transition from Malthusian stagnation to modern growth, and the role of biogeographical forces in global inequality. He holds editorial roles at journals like the Journal of Economic Growth and Journal of Population Economics.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Columbia University (1984)
- MA in Economics, Columbia University (1982)
- MA in Economics, Hebrew University (1981)
- BA in Economics, Hebrew University (1979)
Research Interests: Galor’s work integrates evolutionary biology, genetics, and economics to explain historical development. Key themes include the impact of human evolution on economic growth, the origins of inequality, and the demographic transition’s role in modernization. His theoretical frameworks have reshaped understanding of factors like genetic diversity, landownership inequality, and institutional evolution.
Awards & Grants:
- Michael Milken Award (1998)
- Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2010)
- Funded projects include NSF grants on biogeographical origins of development and the Neolithic Revolution’s impact on life expectancy.
Teaching: Courses include International Trade, Macroeconomics, and Economic Growth. He leads the NBER research group on Income Distribution and Macroeconomics.
