Linda Babcock

Linda C. Babcock is a distinguished economist and expert in negotiation and dispute resolution.

She serves as the James Mellon Walton Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School of Public Policy and Management.

Babcock earned her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions.

Her research, which has appeared in top journals, focuses on negotiation and gender differences in asking for resources.

Babcock has received numerous grants and awards for her work.

She is actively involved in professional organizations and consults for various sectors.

Babcock resides in Pittsburgh with her family.