Dr. Pawel Janas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pawel Janas is an economic historian working at the intersection of finance and public economics. His research studies the consequences of financial crises on governments and households, with a focus on local public goods, education, and long-run economic growth. He uncovers and digitizes large historical datasets and employs quantitative methods to answer empirical questions motivated by macroeconomic phenomena. Additionally, he teaches courses in machine learning.

Research Interests

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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