Economics graduate student
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Economics Graduate Student at University of California at Berkeley
- Alumni Trustee at Zeta Psi Fraternity
- Past
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- Research Analyst at LECG
- Research Assistant at Cornell University Department of Government
- Economic Assistant at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Intern at Beacon Hill Institute
- Education
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- University of California, Berkeley
- Cornell University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Public Policy
- Websites
Charlie Gibbons’s Summary
I am an economics Ph.D. student at the University of California, Berkeley. My work has an applied focus that uses sophisticated statistical analyses to translate economic theory into testable hypotheses. I have received fellowships in recognition of my research abilities.
While my primary fields are industrial organization, political economy, and law and economics, I have also worked with intellectual property, health, energy, and environmental issues. This intellectual breadth is complemented by my experiences working in a regulatory agency, a think tank, academia, and the private sector. My broad background allows me to learn quickly and confront a wide array of issues.
I have also been recognized nationally for my leadership accomplishments. The recruitment strategy that I devised for my fraternity was adopted by our international chapter. As treasurer, I identified and pursued new fundraising opportunities that moved our budget from red to black. My teaching experience has developed my ability to communicate complex ideas to non-expert audiences and to place them within a broader context.
My analytical, communication, and leadership skills make me an excellent candidate for a position that aims to solve practical problems through rigorous statistical analysis in a collaborative work environment.
Charlie Gibbons’s Specialties:
Microeconomic analysis and modeling, data collection, statistical analysis, regulation, public policy
Charlie Gibbons’s Experience
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Economics Graduate Student
University of California at Berkeley
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
Research assistant for Richard Gilbert
Examined trends in patent litigation rates and award sizes; performed an institutional analysis of patent pools
Teaching assistant for:
Causal Inference in the Social Sciences (with Professor Jas Sekhon)
Health Economics and Public Policy (with Professor Richard Scheffler)
Intermediate Microeconomics (with Professor Santiago Oliveros) -
Alumni Trustee
Zeta Psi Fraternity
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2003 — Present (6 years 11 months)
Formerly treasurer and recruitment chairman of the undergraduate chapter.
Managed and budgeted house finances totaling $300,000; eliminated $5,000 in house debt; designed and implemented a plan to lease house parking spaces and reception facilities, generating over $7,000; organized and publicized recruitment events, resulting in the largest new member class in four years; formulated a new recruitment plan, which was adopted and promoted by our international organization; led the Elder Association's scholarship committee -
Research Analyst
LECG
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; XPRT; Management Consulting industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
I studied the economic and legal literatures to assess the proper means for valuing patent rights. I applied these results to damages calculations in intellectual property litigation. I also performed an economic analysis of a proposal to reform the California property tax system through the introduction of a split roll.
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Research Assistant
Cornell University Department of Government
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Research industry)
April 2006 — July 2006 (4 months)
Developed and assessed a statistical test for the forensic analysis of simulated and empirical election returns; generated models of voter choice and election fraud scenarios
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Economic Assistant
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)
Authored a paper on the theory, assumptions, and application of oligopoly models to market power monitoring and mitigation in the electricity sector; co-authored a paper on bilateral market power; generated an original model of oligopoly
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Intern
Beacon Hill Institute
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Think Tanks industry)
May 2003 — August 2003 (4 months)
Researched, compiled, and analyzed data on state and local tax referenda and background information for various projects; performed a comparative analysis of the efficiency of northeastern highway systems; conducted a contingent valuation survey on renewable energy
Charlie Gibbons’s Education
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University of California, Berkeley
PhD , Economics , 2006 — 2011 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Graduate Economics Association
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Cornell University
BA , Economics, government , 2002 — 2006
After studying in London and now Berkeley, I have come to appreciate my time on The Hill even more. Go Big Red!
- Activities and Societies:
- Zeta Psi Fraternity, Meinig Family-Cornell National Scholars, Golden Key National Honor Society, Omega Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society, Dean's list,
Teaching assistant for Environmental Economics
Additional Information
Charlie Gibbons’s Websites:
Charlie Gibbons’s Interests:
Politics, college hockey, lacrosse, and football, fishing, hiking, skeet shooting, hunting
Charlie Gibbons’s Groups:
Zeta Psi Fraternity, American Economic Association
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Cornell University Alumni Network -
The Institute for Humane Studies -
American Economic Association -
Cornell University Job Connection -
Zeta Psi Fraternity Alumni -
CAANC
Charlie Gibbons’s Honors:
IGERT Politics, Economics, Psychology, and Public Policy Fellowship; Institute for Humane Studies Fellowship; Phi Alpha Award, Zeta Psi Fraternity International Grand Chapter; Excellence in Leadership Award, Meinig Family-Cornell National Scholars
