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Paul A. Johnson is a Professor of Economics at Vassar College, where he has taught since 1995. His work focuses on macroeconomics and econometrics, particularly the empirics of economic growth and income convergence.
- Education: B.Econ. (Hons), University of Queensland; PhD, Stanford University
- Contact: pajohnson@vassar.edu
Johnson’s research examines income convergence dynamics across regions and countries, employing nonparametric methods and distributional analysis. His publications in journals like the Journal of Economic Literature and Economics Letters have explored how total factor productivity and capital accumulation interact to shape long-term economic outcomes. Recent work (2020) revisits cross-country convergence debates, while earlier studies (2000, 2005) compare state-level income convergence in the U.S. with global patterns.
His methodological contributions include extending Quah’s continuous-state-space techniques and challenging assumptions about the primacy of total factor productivity in development traps. Key collaborations include researchers like Chris Papageorgiou, Maria Grazia Pittau, and Steven Durlauf. Johnson’s work has been cited in major studies on regional inequality, CO2 emissions, and industrial transitions.
Media engagements, such as coverage in The Economist, highlight his expertise on emerging economies’ growth trajectories. At Vassar, he teaches courses in macroeconomics and econometrics, supervising student research in these fields.
