Jonathan Levin (economist)

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Jonathan Levin
Nationality	American
Academic career
Institution	Stanford University
Field	Economics
Alma mater	Stanford University, University of Oxford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Awards	John Bates Clark Medal

Jonathan Levin is an American economist and the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is known for his contributions to the field of microeconomics, particularly in the areas of market design and industrial organization.

Early Life and Education

Levin was born in the United States. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in English. He then attended the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, receiving a Master of Philosophy in Economics. Levin earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Academic Career

Levin began his academic career as an assistant professor at Stanford University in 2000. He has held various positions at Stanford, including the Holbrook Working Professor of Price Theory and the Chair of the Department of Economics. In 2016, he was appointed as the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Research and Contributions

Levin's research primarily focuses on microeconomics, with significant contributions to market design, auction theory, and industrial organization. His work has been published in leading academic journals, and he has received numerous awards for his research, including the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal in 2011.

Awards and Honors

• John Bates Clark Medal (2011)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
• Fellow of the Econometric Society

Personal Life

Levin is married and has children. He resides in California.

Related Pages

• Stanford University
• Stanford Graduate School of Business
• John Bates Clark Medal
• Market design
• Industrial organization
• Auction theory