Otto Lenhart

Dr. Otto Lenhart is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on estimating the effects of public policy changes on health and labor market outcomes, particularly those altering individuals' income security. Key areas include income assistance programs, minimum wages, insurance coverage, and maternal benefits. He actively supervises qualified PhD students in these domains.

Projects:

• Workshop on the Role of Income Assistance Programmes in Improving Well-Being (Co-Investigator, ESRC-funded, 2023-2028)
• Exploring the impact of the Scottish Child Payment on food bank needs (Co-Investigator, Trussell Trust, 2024)

Research Interests: Lenhart’s work bridges health, labor, and public economics, emphasizing policy evaluation using rigorous methodologies like difference-in-differences. Recent studies highlight the interplay between minimum wage policies and tax credits on food insecurity, as well as conflicting economic policies affecting mental health.

Professional Contributions: He organized workshops on social assistance and health (March 2025) and has been cited in Scopus and Mendeley. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing poverty reduction and economic well-being.