James Feigenbaum

James Feigenbaum is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Boston University and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the Development of the American Economy program. He has been with Boston University since 2017 and previously held a postdoctoral position at Princeton University.135

Education and Academic Background

Feigenbaum earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 2016, where he also obtained a Master's degree in Economics. He completed his undergraduate studies at Wesleyan University, graduating with High Honors in Economics and Mathematics.12

Research Interests

His research primarily focuses on economic history, labor economics, and political economy. Specific areas of interest include:

• Inequality and intergenerational mobility
• Health and mortality trends
• Labor markets during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, particularly during significant historical transitions such as the Age of Mass Migration.34

Feigenbaum has contributed to various academic journals and has received multiple awards for his research, including the Alan Nevins Prize for best dissertation in U.S. economic history.12

Professional Affiliations

In addition to his role at Boston University, Feigenbaum is affiliated with several academic organizations, contributing to discussions on economic history and labor markets through various seminars and conferences.13

For further details about his work and publications, you can view his CV here .1