CV Starr Center

Who are we?

The C. V. Starr Center for Applied Economics is an independent research non-profit housed within the Department of Economics at New York University. The Center analyzes issues of important economic and social consequences to improve tomorrow’s economic decisions. These goals are pursued by the Center in conjunction with the department faculty by facilitating a wide dissemination of research results through publications, seminars, and conferences.

The C.V. Starr Center provides direct financial support for research faculty as well as for doctoral students involved in applied research activities. The Center regularly sponsors academic conferences, hosts renowned visiting scholars, and schedules plenary lectures given to a broad academic audience on topics of special significance to contemporary economic policy and application.