Dr. Michael Peters

Biography

Michael Peters is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Yale University, where he also serves as the Associate Chair. He is a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Peters received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Prior to joining Yale, he held an Assistant Professor position at the London School of Economics. His research primarily focuses on economic growth and long-run economic development. Peters has explored theories on firm dynamics, emphasizing the role of markups and misallocation, the importance of managerial delegation for firm growth, and the implications of declining population growth. His work in economic geography investigates the long-run consequences of large-scale migration, notably in post-war Germany and during the 19th century. Additionally, he has studied the process of structural change in historical and contemporary India, highlighting issues of inequality across space.

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