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Rebecca Margaret BlankAmerican economist
Date of Birth: 15.09.1955
Country:  USA |
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American Economist
American economist. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1976 from the University of Minnesota and her Ph.D. in 1983 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has held teaching positions at Princeton University (1983-1989), Northwestern University (1989-1999), and the University of Michigan (since 1999). She is currently the director of the University of Michigan's School of Public Policy.
Academic Career
After completing her Ph.D., she began her academic career at Princeton University, where she taught from 1983 to 1989. She then moved to Northwestern University, where she remained until 1999. In 1999, she joined the faculty of the University of Michigan, where she has been a professor ever since.
University of Michigan
Since joining the University of Michigan, she has made significant contributions to the field of public policy. She has published numerous articles and books, and she has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals. She has also been involved in various policy-related initiatives and has advised government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
School of Public Policy
In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, she has also served as the director of the University of Michigan's School of Public Policy since 2010. Under her leadership, the school has expanded its research and outreach activities and has strengthened its ties to the policy community.
