Pauline Grosjean

Pauline Grosjean is a Professor in the School of Economics at UNSW and holds fellowships from the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). She previously taught at the University of San Francisco and UC Berkeley, and worked at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Her research explores how culture and institutions shape long-term economic development, with a focus on historical processes influencing cooperation, violence, gender norms, and political preferences.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Toulouse School of Economics (2006)
• M. Phil in Economics, Toulouse School of Economics (2003)
• Agrégation in Economics (2001)
• BA in Economics and History, University Paris X (1998)
• Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan (2001)

Research Interests: Dr. Grosjean investigates the historical roots of economic development, particularly the interplay between culture, institutions, and long-term outcomes. Her work analyzes topics such as the impact of male-biased sex ratios, the legacy of colonialism and war, and the role of gender norms in shaping economic behavior. She employs empirical methods, including historical analysis and field experiments, to study these themes.

Awards:

• Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2019–2023)
• Excellence in Refereeing Awards from the American Economic Review and Journal of the European Economic Association
• Scientia Fellowship (UNSW, 2018)
• Rising Star Award (UNSW, 2015)

Grants & Funding:

• AU$998,000 ARC Discovery Grant (2016–2020) on gender and evolutionary economics
• AU$40,000 annual research budget via Scientia Fellowship
• World Bank support for Solomon Islands development projects

Her research also explores the economic consequences of historical events like WWII, post-socialist transitions, and colonial policies. She collaborates internationally and leads studies on topics ranging from policing bias to maternal care patterns in post-conflict societies.