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Eric Bettinger is the Conley DeAngelis Family Professor at Stanford University in the Graduate School of Education, where he also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He has been a faculty member since 2008 and has held various academic appointments at Stanford and previously at Case Western Reserve University. His research primarily focuses on economics of education, examining factors that drive student success, the impacts of financial aid, and the effectiveness of online education. Bettinger utilizes rigorous statistical methods to analyze cause-and-effect relationships in higher education, which has significantly influenced financial aid policy discussions, including simplification efforts at the White House. His expertise extends to various research projects that assess educational systems and refine strategies to enhance student engagement and achievement. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Brigham Young University, where he graduated magna cum laude. Bettinger has published extensively in leading journals and continues to contribute to national and international education policy discussions, aiming to improve educational access and outcomes for students.
Graduate School of Education, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conley DeAngelis Family Professor with a focus on educational policy, research, and analysis.
Hoover Institution • Stanford, CA
Engaged in research and policy analysis in economics and education.
National Bureau of Economic Research •
Active researcher in the field of economic policy and education.
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