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Michael F Dinerstein is an Associate Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, with an emphasis on industrial organization concepts applied to labor, public, and development economics. Dinerstein's work primarily examines education markets, including school competition and teacher labor markets, as well as online platforms and Kenyan agricultural markets. He is also co-director of the PhD Program of Economics admissions. His recent publications include studies on teacher labor market policy and experimental evidence from agricultural markets in Kenya.
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Michael Dinerstein is an Associate Professor of Economics at Duke University, specializing in the economics of education, industrial organization, public economics, labor economics, and development econ. His research explores the intersection of market dynamics and public policy, focusing on how institutional and regulatory frameworks influence economic outcomes. Dinerstein's work includes studies on teacher labor markets, student loan policies, and the impact of public provision in education. His research integrates theoretical models with empirical evidence, often using experimental and quasi-experimental methods to analyze policy effectiveness. Key areas of focus include the effects of public investment in education, labor market equilibria, and the role of private markets in public assistance.