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David Berger is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Department of Economics in the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research interests include Macro/Monetary, Housing, Labor, and Finance. Berger has published in journals such as the Journal of Economic Perspectives, Journal of Monetary Economics, and Econometrica. His recent work explores topics such as labor market power, merger guidelines, and the welfare implications of minimum wages. He is also involved in collaborative research on macroeconomic implications of economic policy in imperfectly competitive labor markets.
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David Berger is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, specializing in Macroeconomics, Housing, Labor, and Household Finance. His research explores the interplay between macroeconomic forces and individual and household behavior, with a focus on labor market dynamics, housing markets, and financial decision-making. Berger's work examines how macroeconomic shocks influence consumption, employment, and financial stability, with particular attention to the role of uncertainty, policy interventions, and market frictions. His publications address topics such as the impact of minimum wages on efficiency, the effects of monetary policy on mortgage prepayment, and the role of housing prices in consumer spending. His research contributes to understanding the mechanisms driving economic fluctuations and the effectiveness of policy responses.