Alberto Cavallo
About Alberto Cavallo
Alberto Cavallo is an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, specializing in international economics and the analysis of price indexes. He has a strong background in online payments and has published research on consumer behavior and inflation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work at Harvard Business School
Alberto Cavallo has served as an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School since 2018. In this role, he focuses on international economics, providing insights into global market dynamics. His research includes analyzing scraped data to study price indexes and sticky prices, contributing to a deeper understanding of economic behaviors and trends.
Education and Expertise
Alberto Cavallo earned his PhD in Economics from Harvard University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, completed between 2003 and 2005. His educational background underpins his expertise in online payments and macroeconomic trends, enhancing his research in consumer expenditures and inflation.
Background
Before joining Harvard Business School, Alberto Cavallo worked at MIT Sloan School of Management as an Associate Professor from 2010 to 2018. He also founded and served as CEO of Dineromail from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he gained experience as a Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company in 2004, which contributed to his understanding of economic consulting.
Research Interests
Alberto Cavallo's research interests encompass consumer expenditures and inflation. He has analyzed consumer behavior and inflation trends during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on how these factors influence economic conditions. His work has been published in the IMF Economic Review, including research on inflation with COVID consumption baskets.