Dr. Erina Ytsma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erina Ytsma's research combines theory with rigorous empirical methods and novel data to study topics at the intersection of organizational labor economics and the economics of digitization and innovation. She is particularly interested in incentive systems within organizations, focusing on work in the digital age and the context of knowledge work and innovation. Her work aims to understand how organizations function and innovate in rapidly changing technological environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • Pittsburgh, United States

Research Affiliate

2018-07-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management • Cambridge, United States

Visiting Fellow

2023-10-16 — 2023-12-15

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Center for Advanced Studies • Munich, Germany

Visiting Scholar

2019-11-20 — 2019-12-20

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Center for Economic Studies • Munich, Germany

Block Center Affiliated Faculty

2019-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, United States

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.