Prakhov Ilya Arkadyevich

Prakhov Ilya Arkadyevich is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Economics within the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow. He has been working at HSE since 2007, accumulating 16 years of scientific and teaching experience. His academic roles also include Senior Researcher at the International Laboratory for Institutional Analysis of Economic Reforms.

Dr. Prakhov's educational background includes:

• Candidate of Economic Sciences (2013) from HSE, specializing in 'Economics and Management of the National Economy' with dissertation on 'The Impact of Investments in Additional Training on the Results of the Unified State Examination'
• Master's degree in Economics (2009) from State University - Higher School of Economics
• Bachelor's degree in Economics (2007) from National Research University 'Higher School of Economics'

His primary research focuses on institutional economics, agency theory, and economics of education, with particular expertise in analyzing the Russian Unified State Examination system. Dr. Prakhov has conducted extensive research on educational accessibility, student mobility patterns, faculty compensation structures, and the socioeconomic determinants of educational outcomes. His work examines how family background, socioeconomic status, and preparatory investments affect educational trajectories and access to higher education in Russia.

Dr. Prakhov's research output shows a consistent focus on educational equity, institutional analysis of higher education systems, and the economics of educational decision-making. His recent publications demonstrate increasing international recognition, with articles appearing in leading journals across education, economics, and sociology disciplines. His methodological approach combines institutional analysis with rigorous empirical economic research, often utilizing large-scale datasets to examine educational outcomes and mobility patterns.

His academic achievements have been recognized through numerous awards:

• Medal 'Recognition - 15 years of successful work' (December 2023)
• 'Best Teacher' award (2011-2025)
• Multiple publication bonuses for research in international peer-reviewed journals
• Academic Work Allowance (2011-2019)
• Membership in the HSE Personnel Reserve (High Professional Potential Group)

Dr. Prakhov actively contributes to academic service through supervising student research, participating in international conferences, and leading research projects. His current project 'Dynamics of human capital in the academic sector' continues his long-standing investigation into the Russian higher education system and its relationship with broader socioeconomic factors.