Andrew C. Johnston

Andrew C. Johnston is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on public economics, labor economics, applied econometrics, and personnel economics, with specific interests in workforce management, unemployment insurance, teacher labor markets, American poverty, pensions, and family structure.

Dr. Johnston's work examines critical policy issues through econometric analysis, including:

• Teacher labor markets and educational equity
• Unemployment insurance systems and labor supply
• Pension reforms and workforce retention
• Family dynamics and economic outcomes

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on labor economics and public policy, with recent work exploring:

• Divorce impacts on long-term family outcomes
• Education system reforms
• Behavioral responses to social policies
• AI applications in healthcare diagnostics

He maintains affiliations with NBER, JPAL-North America, and IZA Institute of Labor Economics.