Dr. Rachel Friedberg

Biography

Rachel Friedberg is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics at Brown University, where she is also a Faculty Associate in the Judaic Studies and Population Studies and Training Center programs. Friedberg earned her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her research predominantly focuses on the economics of immigration, including the econometric analysis of the outcomes and impacts of immigrants in the United States and Israel. Friedberg has participated in congressional testimonies and Knesset committee deliberations related to immigration. She is currently investigating the intersection of economics and Jewish studies. Notably, her Principles of Economics course has gained popularity, attracting a significant number of undergraduates at Brown. Her studies delve into the determinants of labor market success among immigrants, emphasizing human capital factors obtained both abroad and domestically, alongside issues of language proficiency. Friedberg has received several grants and awards throughout her academic career, highlighting her contributions to educational development and research in her field.

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