Krishna Regmi

Dr. Krishna Regmi is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics & Finance, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), affiliated with the Lutgert College of Business. He is also a Research Fellow at the IZA-Institute of Labor Economics in Bonn, Germany. His research focuses on labor economics and the economics of education, emphasizing minimum wages, unemployment insurance, paid leave policies, and teacher labor markets.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Lehigh University, PA
• M.A. in Economics, University of New Hampshire, NH

Research Interests:

• Labor market policies (minimum wage, unemployment insurance)
• Education economics, particularly teacher labor markets and human capital accumulation
• Impact of social policies on family outcomes and child development

Publications: His work appears in top journals like the Review of Economics and Statistics, Labour Economics, and Economic Inquiry. Recent studies examine long-term effects of paid maternity leave, income stability’s role in family dynamics, and STEM teacher compensation. He frequently collaborates with institutions like IZA and GLO.

Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but his research has received media coverage (e.g., The Wall Street Journal).

Advising & Teams: No listed advisees, but collaborates with researchers like Le Wang, Jason Lindo, and Isaac Swensen. Maintains a lab/website at www.krishnaregmi.com.