I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from New York University, with a focus on applied econometrics and causal inference. My work bridges academic rigor and real-world impact—using data to solve complex problems in technology, real estate, and automation. Alongside my research, I’ve co-founded and led ventures in property management and real estate, and I’m currently building a startup that leverages AI to learn from user behavior and automate task execution. Across all domains, I prioritize precision and smart use of data.
Link to my Resume | GitHub | tslilalon@gmail.com
Research
Cash Transfers and Intergenerational Insurance: Evidence from Mass Layoffs in Israel [JMP] (with Hadar Avivi)
One Land, Many Promises: The Unequal Consequences of Childhood Location for Natives and Immigrants in Israel (with Hadar Avivi)
Gender Differences in the Effects of Job Displacement: The Role of Firms (with Hadar Avivi)
Pre-doctoral Research
Intergenerational Mobility in Israel
With Ze'ev Krill, 2017, MA thesis, Eitan-Berglas School of Economics, Tel-Aviv University (best thesis prize for 2017)
Written under the supervision of Itay Saporta-Eksten
Media coverage (Hebrew): TheMarker #1, TheMarker #2, Ynet, and Calcalist
Also published in Hebrew as a policy paper for the Israeli Ministry of Finance
The Effect of the Field of Study on the Higher Education Wage Premium: Evidence from Israel
With Ze'ev Krill and Assaf Geva, 2019, Labour
Media coverage (Hebrew): Globes, Ynet, TheMarker
Other
Knock-Knock
I co-founded and manage Knock-Knock, a property management company that operates as part of a larger real-estate investment firm. Based in Madrid, Knock-Knock specializes in delivering exceptional experiences for travelers while optimizing returns for property owners.
Live labor market graphs - take a look at the Israeli labor market aggregates with Hadar Avivi
Research Partners
I am thankful to the collaborating organizations who support our research:
