Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson

Professor

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Biography

Erik Brynjolfsson is the Jerry Yang Akiko Yamazaki Professor at Stanford University, a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and holds courtesy appointments as a Professor of Economics and Operations, Information & Technology at the Graduate School of Business. He is also a Research Associate with the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research primarily focuses on the effects of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and the overall economy on business dynamics. Brynjolfsson co-authored six books, including those on the Machine Age. His work contributes significantly to academic discourse on technology's impact on economic structures and has established the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, which he directs.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI • Stanford, CA

Lead research initiatives focusing on the intersection of technology and economic impacts.

Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford Digital Economy Lab • Stanford, CA

Oversee the development and implementation of research on the digital economy.

Research Associate

1995-01-01 — Present

National Bureau of Economic Research • Stanford, CA

Conduct research in digital technology and economic impacts.

Courses

CS 323 ECON 295

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.