Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams serves as the Nuffield Professor of Economics and Associate Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford. Her academic work centers on Labour and Applied Microeconomics with significant contributions to understanding gender-based violence, job flexibility, and behavioural decision-making.

Adams' research focuses on three interconnected areas: the economic dimensions of gender-based violence, the dynamics of job flexibility in modern labour markets, and innovative methods for identifying behavioural models from observational data. Her work frequently addresses real-world policy challenges, such as parental leave design, workplace safety, and the implications of remote work during economic disruptions.

Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on labour market responses to crises, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. Key recurring themes include gender inequality in mental health outcomes, the feasibility of remote work across occupations, and economic consequences of violence against women. These studies demonstrate consistent methodological rigor while maintaining direct policy relevance through both academic channels and public-facing VoxEU columns.