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Amalia Miller is the Georgia S. Bankard Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Virginia's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University and a B.S. in Economics from MIT with a minor in Women's Studies. Her research focuses on the intersection of labor, gender, health, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis and policy relevance.
- Ph.D., Economics, Stanford University
- B.S., Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), minor in Women's Studies
Her research interests include Economics of Gender, Labor Economics, Health Economics, Public Finance, and Law and Economics. She investigates how institutional structures, policy changes, and social norms affect gender disparities in the labor market, family outcomes, and health. Her work often leverages natural experiments and large-scale datasets to evaluate causal effects.
The most recent 15 publications reflect a consistent focus on gender, labor market dynamics, and policy impacts. Key themes include the effects of gender quotas on corporate leadership, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence and online behavior, the role of female leadership in law enforcement and the private sector, and the long-term effects of college selectivity on career and family decisions. Her work frequently appears in top journals across economics, health, and law, and has been widely covered in major media outlets.
Her scientific awards include:
- IZA Young Labor Economist Award (2013)
- Garfield Economic Impact Award (2012)
- WHITE Award for the Best Paper on Health IT and Economics (2011)
- Arrow Prize for Junior Economists (2006)
- Marjorie Lozoff Graduate Essay Prize (2003)
Professor Miller has advised numerous PhD students and collaborated extensively with leading scholars such as David Matsa, Carmit Segal, and Catherine Tucker. Her research has been supported by institutions like RAND and funded through various grants, though specific grant details are not listed in the provided text. She is also engaged in public discourse, having co-authored opinion pieces on university governance and ethical issues in economics research.
She is affiliated with research networks including Google Scholar and SSRN and contributes to academic discourse through book chapters and policy reports. She is actively involved in shaping conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia and public policy.
