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Pierre-Philippe Combes is a CNRS Research Professor and Head of Doctoral Studies in Economics at Sciences Po since 2021. He also serves as Co-Editor of the Journal of Urban Economics and Director of Graduate Programs in Economics at Sciences Po. Previously, he held positions at Aix-Marseille University (2003-2016), Boston University (2001-2003), and CERAS-École des Ponts et Chaussées (1998-2001). He holds a PhD in Economics from CREST (Paris School of Economics).
- Education
- PhD in Economics, Paris School of Economics (CREST), 1996
- Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), Aix-Marseille University, 2004
Research Interests: Urban economics and economic geography, focusing on local labor markets, housing markets, firm and household location choices, and resulting spatial disparities. His work uses machine learning for historical data recovery and examines agglomeration economies, migration externalities, and discrimination in urban contexts.
Scientific Output Trends: Recent publications analyze urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa, agglomeration economies, real income inequality in China, and historical land use through machine learning. Collaborative work spans France, China, and international institutions, addressing housing costs, peer effects in research, and urban poverty metrics.
Scientific Awards:
- NATO Advanced Fellowship Grant (2001-2002)
- PhD Thesis Award - Association Française de Science Économique (AFSE)
- PhD Thesis Award - Association de Science Régionale de Langue Française (ASRDLF)
- Mention très honorable avec félicitations du jury (PhD thesis)
Teaching & Editorial Roles: Teaches urban economics at Sciences Po and ENS Lyon. Serves on editorial boards of the Journal of Economic Geography, Regional Science and Urban Economics, and Journal of Urban Economics. Participates in evaluation committees for PhDs and habilitations across Europe.
Policy Contributions: Advises on urban poverty measurement for the World Bank and contributes to French regional policy reports, including the Grand Paris Express project and CNIS (National Statistical Council).
