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Susan Athey
Professor and Scholar in Economics of Technology
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
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