Cecile Gaubert

Cecile Gaubert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on International Economics, with specific interests in International Trade, Economic Geography, and the spatial distribution of economic activity. She examines topics such as Firms and cities, and Firms and trade. Gaubert holds a PhD from Princeton University and is affiliated with the UC Berkeley Economics department. Her office is located in 687 Evans Hall, and she can be contacted via email at cecile.gaubert@berkeley.edu or through her website.

Cecile Gaubert is an economist at UC Berkeley whose research focuses on Economic Geography and International Trade. Her work explores how spatial sorting, firm location decisions, and place-based policies influence economic development and inequality. Gaubert's research interests include the distributional effects of urban spatial sorting, granular comparative advantage, and the role of government policies in shaping economic outcomes. She has examined topics such as tourism's impact on economic development, responsible sourcing, and the effects of infrastructure on political preferences. Her publications highlight the interplay between geography, policy, and economic growth, offering insights into the mechanisms driving spatial inequality and the effectiveness of place-based interventions.