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Abi Adams is the Nuffield Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, with visiting appointments at Northwestern University and MIT. She is a leading figure in applied microeconomics and labour economics, holding affiliations with the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and the Royal Economic Society.
- PhD in Economics, University of Oxford (2015)
- MPhil in Economics, University of Oxford (Distinction)
- BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, University of Oxford (1st Class)
Her research centers on labour economics, gender-based violence, and behavioral decision-making. She uses empirical methods to analyze job flexibility, gig economy dynamics, and the economic consequences of domestic abuse. Her work bridges economics and law, influencing public policy through high-impact research.
Her recent publications in top journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics and American Economic Review focus on domestic violence, remote work, mental health during crises, and gender wage gaps in digital labor markets. These works highlight trends in policy-relevant empirical microeconomics, behavioral responses to shocks, and gender and inequality.
- Philip Leverhulme Prize
- ESRC Outstanding Impact in Public Policy Prize
- O2RB Impact Prize
- Edgeworth Prize for Best PhD Thesis
- Excellence in Refereeing Award, AER: Insights
She has secured major grants from the ERC, Nuffield Foundation, and UKRI, often as Principal Investigator. She actively supervises PhD and MPhil students at Oxford and has advised on UK parliamentary inquiries and litigation related to gender violence and employment rights. Her institutional roles include serving on the Governing Council of the Royal Economic Society and the editorial board of Review of Economic Studies.
She leads the Applied Microeconomics group at Oxford and co-convenes programs in business economics and climate economics. She is also involved in public engagement through policy reports and media contributions.
