Rachel Dwyer

Rachel Dwyer is a Professor of Sociology and Vice Chair at The Ohio State University (OSU). She is affiliated with the OSU Institute for Population Research and the Translational Data Analytics Institute. Her research focuses on social inequality, wealth disparities, and financial strain, examining how economic structures impact employment, housing, and health outcomes.

• Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2003)

Dwyer’s work explores job polarization, credit/debt dynamics, and neighborhood segregation. Her recent studies highlight how middle-wage job stagnation exacerbates income inequality and how financial systems disproportionately affect marginalized populations.

Her article trends reveal interdisciplinary engagement with economic sociology, policy analysis, and health disparities. She investigates systemic factors like state regulations, labor market shifts, and social safety nets in shaping financial insecurity.