Bio

Valentin Bolotnyy is a Kleinheinz Fellow at the Hoover Institution, a research affiliate at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), and an affiliated scholar in the Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL).

His main research aims to generate and inform innovative policies that improve economic and health outcomes, especially for society’s most vulnerable populations. The research is often done in partnership with state and local agencies, including departments of transportation, human services, and public safety.

Working with the Deliberative Democracy Lab, he also designs and analyzes randomized experiments aimed at understanding how Americans communicate about politics and public policy and what factors may lead to changes in public opinion on key issues.

The objective of all of his work is to strengthen democracy by helping policy makers deliver good outcomes for their constituents.

Bolotnyy received a BA in economics and international relations, with honors and distinction, from Stanford University and a PhD in economics from Harvard University.

Academic Appointments

  • Hoover Research Fellow, Hoover Institution

Professional Education

  • PhD, Harvard University, Economics (2019)

Contact

  • Academic
    vbolotnyy@stanford.edu
    University - Academic staff Department: HOOVER RESEARCH Position: Hoover Fellow

Additional Info

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2023-24 Courses

All Publications

  • Can Deliberation Have Lasting Effects? AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW Fishkin, J., Bolotnyy, V., Lerner, J., Siu, A., Bradburn, N. 2024

    View details for DOI 10.1017/S0003055423001363

    View details for Web of Science ID 001156597400001

  • Scaling Auctions as Insurance: A Case Study in Infrastructure Procurement ECONOMETRICA Bolotnyy, V., Vasserman, S. 2023; 91 (4): 1205-1259

    View details for DOI 10.3982/ECTA17673

    View details for Web of Science ID 001041297000002

  • Immigrant intergenerational mobility: A focus on childhood environment EUROPEAN ECONOMIC REVIEW Bratu, C., Bolotnyy, V. 2023; 151

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.euroecorev.2022.104353

    View details for Web of Science ID 000906699200001

  • Graduate Student Mental Health: Lessons from American Economics Departments dagger JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC LITERATURE Bolotnyy, V. N., Basilico, M. W., Barreira, P. L. 2022; 60 (4): 1188-1222

    View details for DOI 10.1257/jel.20201555

    View details for Web of Science ID 000931998400002

  • A blueprint for measuring and improving graduate student mental health. Journal of American college health : J of ACH Barreira, P., Bolotnyy, V. 2022: 1-7

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE: We provide a step-by-step guide for developing, administering, evaluating, and acting on a survey-based study of graduate student mental health.METHODS: Blueprint focuses on forging student-faculty collaboration and is based on Harvard University's Graduate Student Mental Health Initiative (GSMHI). The survey tool we use includes validated screening instruments for depression, anxiety, imposter phenomenon, self-esteem, alcohol consumption, exercise and sleep habits, and loneliness. It also includes environmental questions that collect epidemiologic data, as well as ratings of advising relationships and student dynamics.RESULTS: After 6years, GSMHI has analyzed data from 30 different PhD programs and 4,866 students, overseen the implementation of more than 60 departmental action plans, and performed 9 follow-up surveys to assess progress. It has achieved high response rates (60-90%), discovered wide variation in mental health and environmental factors across departments, and supported experiments with interventions.CONCLUSION: We hope this blueprint helps other universities run similar initiatives.

    View details for DOI 10.1080/07448481.2022.2057804

    View details for PubMedID 35380928

  • Why Do Women Earn Less than Men? Evidence from Bus and Train Operators JOURNAL OF LABOR ECONOMICS Bolotnyy, V., Emanuel, N. 2022

    View details for DOI 10.1086/715835

    View details for Web of Science ID 000760736400001

  • The federal funds network and monetary policy transmission: Evidence from the 2007-2009 financial crisis JOURNAL OF MONETARY ECONOMICS Beltran, D. O., Bolotnyy, V., Klee, E. 2021; 117

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.jmoneco.2019.12.006

    View details for Web of Science ID 000618732000010

  • The Government-Sponsored Enterprises and the Mortgage Crisis: The Role of the Affordable Housing Goals Real Estate Economics Bolotnyy, V. 2014; 42: 724-755

    View details for DOI 10.1111/1540-6229.12031

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