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Brad Ross

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Postdoctoral Researcher at National Bureau of Economic Research
📍 Stanford, California, United States

Brad Ross is a public economist and a Postdoctoral Researcher at NBER specializing in urban transportation and housing markets. A PhD graduate from Stanfords Graduate School of Business, he develops and uses causal inference methods to study policy impacts. He will join the Wharton School as an Assistant Professor of Real Estate in July 2026.

Outside of his direct research, Brad shows a keen interest in the intersection of technology and social benefit, particularly demonstrated by his support for a digital health startup. This suggests an appreciation for innovative, mission-driven ventures, especially those with family connections.

Unique fact: He previously worked as a research assistant for renowned economist Raj Chetty at Stanford.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Postdoctoral Researcher
Location
Stanford, California, United States
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Urban Transportation
His core postdoctoral research at NBER focuses on the economic impacts of urban transport policies, including ride-hailing and congestion pricing.
Housing Markets
A primary area of his economic research, focusing on affordability, housing development, and the effects of local zoning regulations.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Bureau of Economic Research
9-2019 - 6-2025
Graduate Student Researcher
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
6-2018 - 9-2018
Research Assistant
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
6-2017 - 9-2017
Data Engineering Intern
Facebook
8-2016 - 9-2017
Research Assistant
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
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Education
2019 - 2025
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
9-2019 - 12-2021
Master of Science - MS
Stanford University
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