Rajeev Darolia

Rajeev Darolia is Wendell H. Ford Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky's Martin School. His research examines education policy impacts on economic mobility, particularly student loan systems, higher education finance, and workforce credential value.

Current projects analyze behavioral interventions for loan repayment, labor market returns for vocational credentials, and opioid crisis impacts on educational outcomes. He serves as Associate Editor for major education policy journals and advisor to federal education agencies.

Notable honors:

• National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Emerging Education Policy Scholar recognition
• Outstanding Dissertation Award