About

Hello! I am an assistant professor at UC Berkeley, jointly appointed between the Haas School of Business and the Department of Economics. In Spring of 2026, I am on leave at the Becker Friedman Institute.

My research focuses on the economics of science and innovation. I am interested in how the incentives that scientists face shape the production of new knowledge.

You can reach me at carolyn_stein@berkeley.edu

Hiring Update:

I am hiring a full-time pre-doctoral research assistant jointly with Cailin Slattery to start in summer 2026. Posting can be found here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but for full consideration, apply by January 1.