David Torun

I am a Senior Researcher in Economics and an SNSF Ambizione Fellow (PI) at the University of Zurich. Previously, I was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School (2024–25) and UC San Diego (2023–24). I'm also affiliated with the Harvard Growth Lab, CESifo, and the University of St.Gallen. 

My research is supported by a generous SNSF Ambizione Career Grant and focuses on international trade, with current projects studying:

• the formation and stability of trade relationships

• the propagation of shocks through transportation networks

• the effectiveness of export bans

• the harmonization of product codes over time

You can find:

• my CV here

• my research here