About the Becker Friedman Institute

The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics serves as a hub for cutting-edge analysis and research across the entire University of Chicago economics community, uniting researchers from the Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School in an unparalleled effort to uncover new ways of thinking about economics. We put those ideas into action by translating rigorous research into accessible and relevant formats, and proactively disseminating it to key decision-makers around the world.

Our Legacy

Visitors & Fellows

Opportunities for Students

Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute

Our Team

UChicago Scholar

Erik Hurst

Frank P. and Marianne R. Diassi Distinguished Service Professor of Economics and John E. Jeuck Faculty Fellow, Chicago Booth; Director, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics

Benjamin Krause

Executive Director, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics

Faidat Brimah

Deputy Executive Director, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics

David Fettig

Senior Director of Policy, Communications, and Outreach, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics

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