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Gordon B. Dahl is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University, earned in 1998. His research focuses on labor economics, public economics, behavioral/experimental economics, and political economics. His work explores topics such as human capital, family economics, crime, and peer effects. Professor Dahl's profile page provides additional details about his academic and professional background.
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Gordon Dahl is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in labor economics and applied microeconomics. His research explores the impact of economic policies on individual and family outcomes, focusing on topics such as child achievement, family violence, incarceration, and gender attitudes. Dahl's work often employs empirical methods to analyze how social and economic factors influence behavior and mobility. His publications include studies on the effects of schooling, paid maternity leave, and intergenerational effects of incarceration. His research contributes to understanding the mechanisms behind economic disparities and the effectiveness of public policies.