Peter Q. Blair

Peter Q. Blair is an Assistant Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and co-director of the Project on Workforce. He serves as a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and leads the BE-Lab, a multi-institutional research group involving Harvard University, Clemson University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His work bridges education, economics, and labor market dynamics.

• Ph.D., Applied Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2015)
• M.Sc., Theoretical Physics, Harvard University (2008)
• B.Sc., Physics and Mathematics, Duke University (2006)

Blair's research focuses on the intersection of the future of work and education, labor market discrimination, occupational licensing, and residential segregation. He investigates how structural inequalities shape human capital investment, gender wage gaps, and labor market outcomes, particularly in relation to skills, degrees, and systemic barriers.

Scientific Awards:

• National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) faculty research fellow

Blair’s BE-Lab collaborates across institutions to analyze policy impacts on economic equity. His work has been featured in outlets like the Wall Street Journal and highlighted in networks such as the Inequality: Measurement, Interpretation, and Policy (MIP) group. His early experiences in the Nassau Straw Market of the Bahamas inform his understanding of market dynamics and social structures.