Paul Niehaus

Paul Niehaus is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Economics at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University, earned in 2009. His research focuses on the design, implementation, and impact of anti-poverty programs, as well as large-scale experimentation. Niehaus is affiliated with several research groups, including Development Economics, Political Economics, and Behavioral/Experimental Economics. His work explores how policy interventions can effectively address poverty and inequality.

Paul Niehaus is an economist whose research focuses on economic development, with a particular emphasis on the design and evaluation of public programs. His work explores how interventions such as biometric smartcards, universal basic income, and cash transfers can improve service delivery and alleviate poverty. Niehaus's research integrates experimental evidence to assess the effectiveness of policies in contexts like India and Kenya. His studies often examine the behavioral and institutional factors influencing outcomes, including corruption dynamics, identity verification, and social learning. By combining theoretical insights with empirical analysis, Niehaus contributes to understanding how to enhance the efficiency and equity of public programs in developing economies.