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Economics
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Amil Petrin is a microeconomist whose research primarily focuses on industrial organization, econometrics, and applied microeconomics. He is widely recognized for developing innovative empirical methodologies — most notably the "Levinsohn-Petrin" approach — used to estimate production functions and measure firm-level productivity and resource reallocation. Additionally, his work explores consumer demand models, the welfare gains from new products, and how market inefficiencies impact macroeconomic growth.

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Educational Background

  • Ph.D.: Economics, University of Michigan, 1998
  • B.A. summa cum laude: Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1989

Specialties

  • Industrial organization
  • Applied microeconomics
  • Econometrics