W. Walker Hanlon

W. Walker Hanlon is the Gerald F. and Marjorie G. Fitzgerald Associate Professor of Economics at Northwestern University's Department of Economics. His research focuses on understanding how economies evolve over the long run using novel historical data. He is particularly interested in questions related to international trade, technological progress, cities, and the environment. Hanlon holds a PhD from Columbia University and can be contacted via email at whanlon@northwestern.edu or through his website.

W Walker Hanlon is an economic historian whose research spans economic history, urban economics, environment, health, and international trade. Their work explores the interplay between technological change, industrialization, and urban development, with a focus on historical data to inform contemporary policy. Hanlon's publications examine topics such as the environmental and health impacts of industrialization, the role of agglomeration in urban growth, and the long-term effects of economic shocks. They also investigate the historical roots of institutions and their influence on social and economic outcomes. Through rigorous historical analysis, Hanlon contributes to understanding how past economic and social conditions shape present-day challenges.