Susan Athey

Susan Athey is a prominent economist and professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Here are some key details about her:

Academic Career

Susan Athey is The Economics of Technology Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, a position she has held since April 2013.1 She received her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her PhD in Economics from Stanford University.12

Research and Expertise

Her research focuses on several areas:

• Economics of digitization
• Marketplace design
• Intersection of machine learning and econometrics
• Applications of artificial intelligence for social impact
• Adaptive experiments and contextual bandits
• Models of consumer choice and shopping behavior
• News consumption and media economics12

Golub Capital Social Impact Lab

In August 2019, Athey founded the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab at Stanford Graduate School of Business.1 The lab aims to use digital technology and social science research to improve the effectiveness of leading social sector organizations. It brings together academics, staff, researchers and students passionate about guiding and improving the innovation process.1

Awards and Recognition

Athey has received numerous honors, including:

• Elected member of the National Academy of Science
• John Bates Clark Medal from the American Economic Association
• Honorary doctorate from Duke University2

Industry Experience

Beyond academia, Athey has extensive experience in the technology sector:

• Served as consulting chief economist for Microsoft for six years
• Board member for companies like Expedia, LendingClub, and Ripple Labs
• Advisor to various tech startups and venture capital firms12

Current Leadership

As of 2023, Susan Athey is serving as the President of the American Economic Association.2