Postdoctoral Researcher (Instructor) About Nathan Barker Nathan Barker is a postdoctoral researcher in the Harris School of Public Policy. His research focuses on the microeconomics of urbanization and structural transformation, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, and on the design of social protection programs. He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in International Economics from Georgetown University. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked in Ghana, Ethiopia, Namibia and the United States for Innovations for Poverty Action, and in Kenya for The BOMA Project. Contact Information barkern@uchicago.edu Recent News More news Alumni Profile: Alexandria Porter, PAC'23 Thu., May 16, 2024 10 Years at BIP Lab: Co-Founder Ariel Kalil on a Decade of Behavioral Insights and What Comes Next Tue., May 14, 2024 Cynthia Ma, MPP Class of 2025 Tue., May 14, 2024 Upcoming Events More events PKU-UChicago Summer School General Webinar with Alumni Perspectives Tue., May 21, 2024 | 8:30 PM Harris Evening Master's Program - Virtual Class with John Burrows Wed., May 22, 2024 | 5:00 PM Ask Admissions: SDG Challenge Program for High School Students Mon., May 27, 2024 | 8:30 PM