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Devin Bunten is an Assistant Professor specializing in Urban Economics and Housing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research employs economic theory to explore various urban issues, emphasizing gentrification, neighborhood change, restrictive zoning, and urban economic history. In addition to his research, he teaches courses on Housing Markets, Policy, Social Stratification, and Microeconomics/Planning Economics. Prior to his current role, Bunten served as an economist at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which he completed in 2016, an MA in Economics from Colorado State University in 2010, and a BA in Film Studies from the University of Colorado-Denver in 2005. He has also played a significant role in advocating for housing production in the Los Angeles region, contributing to the founding of the group Abundant Housing Los Angeles.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Specializing in Urban Economics and Housing, with a focus on research and teaching.
Federal Reserve Board • Washington, DC
Conducted economic analysis and research.