Thomas Crossley

Thomas Crossley is a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan, holding a dual affiliation with the Institute for Social Research (ISR) and serving as Director of The Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID). He is also a co-investigator on the UK's Understanding Society study, a large-scale longitudinal survey. His research focuses on household behavior, consumption patterns, and policy analysis, leveraging large-scale datasets such as those from PSID and EUROMOD.

He leads interdisciplinary projects at ISR, collaborating with institutions like CeMPA and EUROMOD. His work bridges economic theory and applied policy analysis, addressing topics such as poverty, inequality, and welfare measurement. Crossley's contributions span survey methodology, with involvement in conferences and workshops organized by ISR.

Though no specific awards are mentioned, his leadership roles and extensive work in high-impact studies reflect his scholarly influence. Publications are accessible via ISER's search portal, covering themes like income dynamics, consumption patterns, and policy evaluation.