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Ben Zou is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Daniels School of Business, Purdue University. He is an empirical economist with research interests in labor economics, urban economics, and economic development. Ben Zou's work examines various aspects of economic behavior and decision-making within urban and labor contexts, focusing on how economic policies affect individual outcomes and community dynamics. His scholarly contributions include several journal articles that address significant questions in economics, including perspectives on risk-taking career choices and the gender commute gap. His latest research includes a study published in the European Economic Review that integrates theories of marriage market dynamics with career choices. Additionally, Zou often engages in discussions on current economic issues, providing expert commentary on topics such as transit fares and the consequences of federal layoffs on local economies.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and conducting research in Economics with a focus on empirical analysis.
GRE is required but no minimum score is set.