Tristan Reed is an applied economist at the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s?Development Research Group. His research?documents how economic and political competition shape economic development. Alongside research, he provides advice to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ clients on sector development strategy and trade and competition policy. Prior to joining the Bank, Tristan was an associate at McKinsey & Company's Africa office. A native of California, he holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University and a B.A.?summa cum laude?from UCLA.