Kristen Carioti

Kristen Carioti is a Professor and Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at Mount Mary University. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and specializes in applied micro-economics. Her research examines self-employment dynamics, educational outcomes, and retirement economics.

Education:

• Ph.D. Economics, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
• M.S. Applied Economics, Marquette University
• B.B.A. Finance and Economics, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

Her research explores economic behaviors in labor markets, focusing on gender disparities, educational impacts on entrepreneurship, and financial decision-making. She employs quantitative methods to analyze trends in workforce participation and economic inequality.

Recent publications investigate pedagogical approaches in economics education and labor market inefficiencies. Her work consistently addresses policy-relevant issues in workforce development and economic equity.

Awards:

• Mount Mary University PED Talk (2019)
• Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award (2015)
• University of Milwaukee Graduate of the Last Decade Award (2015)