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Avner Greif is the Bowman Family Endowed Professor of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. His research primarily focuses on European economic history, examining the historical development of economic institutions and the interplay of political, social, and cultural factors that influence economic growth. Greif's significant contributions to the field include his influential works such as 'Institutions and the Path to the Modern Economy: Lessons from Medieval Trade' and various articles published in leading journals on topics surrounding economic institutions. He obtained his Ph.D. in economics from Northwestern University, complemented by a B.A. in economics and history from Tel Aviv University. Throughout his career, he has held various academic positions including faculty roles at Stanford and Shanghai University, while also engaging in significant editorial roles within economic journals. Greif has received numerous awards for his work, recognizing his contributions to economic history and institutional analysis.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Held various academic appointments, including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor in the Department of Economics.
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics • Shanghai, China
Served as a distinguished professor within the School of Economics.
Tel Aviv University • Tel Aviv, Israel
Conducting research and teaching in the field of economics.
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