Samuel Bazzi’s research lies at the intersection of development economics and political economy, with a focus on how individuals and nations adapt to the challenges of diversity in a global world. He is particularly interested in understanding the barriers to labor mobility, how migration shapes culture, and how policy can mitigate the adverse effects of diversity. Prior to joining UC San Diego, Bazzi worked as an assistant professor of economics at Boston University, and also served as a visiting assistant professor at MIT in 2017. He is a faculty research fellow of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Bazzi earned his doctorate from UC San Diego in economics in 2013.

Publications 

Latest contributions 

Arlington National Cemetery: Confederate Memorial
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VoxEU Column

The shadow of the confederacy: Culture, institutions, and the geography of racial animus in the US

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  • Economic history
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  • Race & Inequality
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Individualism and opposition to redistribution in the US: The cultural legacy of the frontier

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  • Economic history
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  • Politics and economics