Regular biography
David Deming is an Associate Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, affiliated with the Department of Economics. He is also the Danoff Dean of Harvard College and the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Economics at the Harvard Kennedy School. His research focuses on higher education, skills, technology, and labor market dynamics. His teaching fields include labor and public economics. In 2022, he was awarded the Sherwin Rosen Prize for outstanding contributions to Labor Economics.
Scholar-generated biography
David Deming is a professor at Harvard University specializing in economics and education. His research explores the intersection of labor market dynamics, skill development, and educational policy. Deming's work examines how social and cognitive skills influence labor market outcomes, the impact of early childhood interventions on long-term skill development, and the role of postsecondary education in reducing poverty. He also investigates the effects of school policies, such as school choice and segregation, on educational attainment and crime. His research highlights the evolving skill requirements in the labor market, particularly in relation to STEM careers and the influence of technological advancements like artificial intelligence.