Alice Kassens

Alice Kassens is an economics scholar affiliated with Roanoke College, with a Research Fellow position at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis since 2022. Her career spans academic roles including serving as Associate Editor for the Journal of Economics Teaching and leadership roles in the Virginia Association of Economists, including past presidency (2013).

Her research focuses on Health Economics, Labor Economics, and Data Visualization, with notable work on pandemic labor market impacts, domestic violence determinants, and econometric pedagogy. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from North Carolina State University (2005) and dual B.A. degrees in Economics and History from The College of William and Mary (1998).

Her recent publications analyze youth unemployment disparities, spatial spillover effects in developing economies, and mental health trends during the pandemic. Her work bridges empirical analysis with practical policy applications.

Scientific roles include:

• Research Fellow, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (2022-present)
• Associate Editor, Journal of Economics Teaching (2022-present)
• Webmaster, Virginia Association of Economists (2014-present)