Robert Crandall

Robert Crandall is a prominent economist and a well-known figure in the field of transportation economics, particularly recognized for his influential work on airline deregulation. As a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, Crandall conducted extensive research demonstrating how the deregulation of the airline industry in the late 1970s led to significant reductions in airfares and improved consumer welfare. His studies have been pivotal in shaping policies that promote competition and efficiency in the airline market, earning him respect as a leading authority on the economic implications of regulatory frameworks in aviation.