Ali Palida is currently a Research Associate at the University of Pittsburgh, Center for Governance and Markets (CGM). He holds a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has worked in research roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and MIT Sloan School of Management. His work combines game-theoretic analysis with mixed methods to study governance across various settings.
His current research focuses on the governance of emerging technologies, such as spectrum management, social media platforms, artificial intelligence, and smart contracts. He am also interested in political polarization and how institutions help communities navigate ideological divisions.
