Welcome to my website!
I am a PhD student in Public Policy (Economics Track) at Harvard Kennedy School.
My research lies at the intersection of the economics of crime, law & economics, and political economy. I am especially interested in how social movements, policy design, and institutional incentives generate or mitigate racial disparities in the criminal justice system. A large part of my current agenda examines the political economy of police‑alternative programs in the United States.
Education
- Ph.D in Public Policy (Economics Track), Harvard University, 2025-Present
- M.A. in Economics, Duke University, 2023-2024
- B.A. in Economics, History Minor, University of Michigan, 2021-2023
Contact & Links
E-mail: pattonchen@fas.harvard.edu
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