Benjamin Faber

Benjamin Faber is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on Development Economics and International Economics, with particular emphasis on international trade and development economics. Faber joined the department in 2013. His work explores the intersection of these fields, contributing to understanding economic development and trade dynamics. He is affiliated with the Economics department and can be contacted via email at benfaber@econ.berkeley.edu or through his website at https://www.econ.berkeley.edu/profile/ben-faber.

Benjamin Faber is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California Berkeley, specializing in international trade and economic development. His research explores the impacts of trade integration, market size, and industrialization on economic growth, particularly in developing countries. Faber's work includes studies on China's National Trunk Highway System, Mexico's economic development through tourism and retail globalization, and the effects of ICT on education. He also examines issues such as child labor in the cobalt supply chain and the role of responsible sourcing in economic development. His research combines empirical evidence with theoretical frameworks to analyze how policy interventions and market forces shape welfare and inequality.