Dr. Teddy Mekonnen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Teddy Mekonnen is currently an Assistant Professor of Economics at Brown University. He joined Brown after completing his postdoctoral fellowship at the California Institute of Technology as a Linde Postdoctoral Fellow. He earned his PhD in Economics from Northwestern University and holds a BA in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis. Mekonnen's research focuses on microeconomic theory, particularly in the areas of information economics and mechanism design. He investigates the implications of informational externalities and the incentives involved in acquiring, sharing, and exploiting information in both static and dynamic settings. His interests extend to industrial organization, political economy, and decision theory, highlighting his comprehensive approach to economic analysis.

Research Interests

Courses

Intermediate Microeconomics Microeconomics II Workshop in Economic Theory

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics