David Lam
Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics
Research Professor Emeritus, Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research
University of Michigan
| E-mail: | Email David Lam |
| Address: | Institute for Social Research University of Michigan 426 Thompson Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 |
| Phone: | 734-763-3798 |
| Fax: | 734-763-0227 |
Research
David Lam’s research focuses on the interaction of economics and demography in developing countries, including analysis of the economics of population growth, fertility, marriage and aging. He has worked extensively in Brazil and South Africa, where his research analyzes links between education, labor markets and income inequality.the economics of population growth, fertility, marriage and aging. He has worked extensively in Brazil and South Africa, where his research analyzes links between education, labor markets and income inequality. More about David >>
Research Interests
Economic Demography, Economic Development, Economics of the Family, Human Capital and Labor Markets in Developing Countries, Economics of Brazil, Economics of South Africa
Research in Progress
National Income Dynamics Study
South Africa Research Project Resources
Cape Area Panel Study (CAPS)
Current Positions
Professor
Department of Economics, University of Michigan
Research Professor
Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
Research Associate
National Bureau of Economic Research
Research Fellow
Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), Bonn, Germany
Fellow
Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD)
Honorary Professor
School of Economics, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Research Affiliate
Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, University of Cape Town
