Andrew Barr

Andrew Barr is an Associate Professor of Economics at Texas A&M University, currently on leave at Dartmouth College (2021-2022). He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Virginia and is a research affiliate with CESifo. His research focuses on financial and informational factors influencing college decisions and labor market outcomes of non-traditional students, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, National Academy of Education, Spencer Foundation, and American Educational Research Association.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Virginia

Research Interests:

• Applied Microeconomics, with a focus on early childhood education, labor economics, and public policy.
• Investigates long-term effects of cash transfers, financial aid, and educational programs on outcomes like earnings, criminal behavior, and degree attainment.

Key Research Trends:

• Analysis of intergenerational effects of anti-poverty programs.
• Causal links between early childhood interventions and adult outcomes (e.g., crime reduction via nutritional assistance).
• Evaluation of veterans’ education policies and their impacts on degree attainment and earnings.

Scientific Awards:

• CESifo Affiliate Award (2019) for 'Fighting for Education.'

Grants & Advising:

• Recipient of grants from NSF, Spencer Foundation, and others.
• Conducted large-scale experiments with U.S. Army and UI recipients to study educational interventions.

Labs/Teams:

• Collaborates with researchers like Ben Castleman, Laura Kawano, and Chloe Gibbs on interdisciplinary projects.