Ronny Razin

Ronny Razin is a Professor of Economics and Head of the Department of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds a PhD in Economics from Princeton University. His research focuses on Microeconomic Theory and Political Economy, with particular emphasis on strategic experimentation, political polarization dynamics, and the impact of social media on public opinion. Razin explores topics such as research waves in scientific communities, information diffusion in networks, and the interplay between religious institutions and societal segregation.

Key research contributions include analyzing how career incentives drive researchers' specialization in fields ('Research Waves'), modeling short-term political memory effects leading to polarization cycles, and studying echo chambers' influence on economic and political outcomes. His work bridges theoretical economics with real-world applications in policy design and governance.

Razin serves as Programme Co-Director of the STICERD Theory Group at LSE. He teaches EC102: Economics B and EC302: Political Economy, integrating advanced theoretical frameworks with contemporary issues. His recent working paper on 'Research Waves' examines the strategic behavior of scientists in competing fields, offering insights into innovation dynamics and policy interventions.

Razin's research spans over three decades, with publications addressing topics such as religious signaling, democratic credibility, and corporate innovation incentives. His interdisciplinary approach combines game theory, behavioral economics, and statistical methods to address complex socio-economic challenges.