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Paul Gertler is a Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, and a Network Member of the Early Childhood Interventions (ECI) network. His work bridges economics with human development to address critical policy challenges in low and middle-income countries, focusing on rigorous impact evaluation methodologies.
Gertler's research spans development economics, health economics, and behavioral economics, with emphasis on early childhood interventions, public health systems, and financial inclusion. He employs randomized controlled trials and natural experiments to evaluate programs in nutrition, education, infrastructure, and healthcare delivery. Key contributions include longitudinal studies on early stimulation effects, analyses of pension impacts on well-being, and innovations in digital finance for the poor.
His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on causal mechanisms in development contexts, including digital collateral systems, road infrastructure economics, water utility financing, and long-term nutritional impacts. A unifying thread is the application of experimental methods to generate policy-relevant evidence for improving lives in resource-constrained settings across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
