I am an economist with a finance and industrial organization background. My interests range from the effects of indirect firm connections on competition and market outcomes, to how innovation and production inefficiencies in the energy sector affect electricity markets, to online marketplaces.
Ph.D., Finance, 2024
Northwestern University
M.S., Finance, 2024
Northwestern University
M.A., Economics, 2015
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
B.A., Economics and Business Administration, 2013
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Conducted Large-scale industry research, with an emphasis on spatial markets. I utilized rich sets of administrative micro-data to study markets, model competitive behavior, evaluate mergers and remedies, and inform antitrust policymaking. My research mainly revolved around quarry aggregates, spatial competition in retail diesel and gasoline, and vertical contracts in the grocery sector.
Advised antitrust case teams on data analysis, economic theory, research design, and empirical strategy in the evaluation of proposed mergers and restrictive arrangements.
Coordinated a team of seven analysts in the Research Department, tasked with providing research support to the Bank’s economists.
Gathered and analyzed data, conducted literature reviews, and prepared presentations and reports for the Bank’s governor, monetary committee, and senior management.
Studied Israeli corporate debt issuance, ratings, collateral, restructuring, pricing, and default, using firm time series and bond-level micro-data.