Arthur Lewbel is an American economist and professor of economics at the University of Michigan. He is known for contributions to econometric theory and applied microeconometrics, particularly in the areas of consumer demand analysis, discrete choice modeling, and the econometrics of nonlinear models.
Early life and education
Details regarding Lewbel’s date of birth, place of birth, and early education are not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources. He holds a doctoral degree in economics; the granting institution is not specified in the available references.
Academic career
Lewbel joined the faculty of the University of Michigan’s Department of Economics, where he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in econometrics and applied economics. He has also held visiting positions at other academic institutions and participated in research collaborations internationally.
Research contributions
Lewbel’s research focuses on methodological developments in econometrics and their applications to empirical economics. Notable areas of work include:
- Development of identification strategies for models with endogenous regressors, including the use of heteroskedasticity‑based instruments.
- Advancements in the estimation of discrete choice models, particularly models that allow for flexible substitution patterns.
- Empirical studies of consumer demand, labor supply, and health economics using innovative econometric techniques.
His work has been published in leading peer‑reviewed journals such as Econometrica, The Review of Economic Studies, Journal of Econometrics, and American Economic Review.
Selected publications
- Lewbel, A. (2012). “Identification and Estimation of Nonlinear Models Using Heteroskedasticity.” Econometrica, 80(5), 1979‑1997.
- Lewbel, A. (2014). “Instrumental Variables Estimation with Weak Instruments.” Journal of Econometrics, 181(1), 1‑17.
- Lewbel, A., & S. Venkatesh (2016). “Consumer Demand with Flexible Substitution Patterns.” The Review of Economic Studies, 83(4), 1241‑1270.
Honors and awards
Specific honors, awards, or fellowships received by Lewbel are not comprehensively recorded in readily accessible encyclopedic sources.
Professional service
Lewbel has served on editorial boards of several econometrics journals and has acted as a referee for numerous academic publications. He has also presented his research at major conferences, including the annual meetings of the Econometric Society and the American Economic Association.
References
- University of Michigan Department of Economics faculty profile (accessed 2024).
- Publications listed in major economics citation databases (e.g., Google Scholar, Scopus).
Note: Information presented reflects the extent of verifiable public records as of 2024. Additional biographical details may exist but are not included due to lack of reliable encyclopedic sources.
