Anna Raute

Anna Raute is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Economics at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), affiliated with the School of Economics and Finance. She holds a PhD from University College London (UCL) and has held prior positions as an Assistant Professor at the University of Mannheim and a Research Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. Her research focuses on labour, family, and public economics, addressing socio-economic and gender inequalities. Notable contributions include studies on parental leave policies, early childhood education, and the cultural determinants of maternal labour supply.

Dr. Raute is a Research Affiliate at CEPR, CESifo, and CReAM (UCL), and a Research Associate at ZEW. She serves on the Executive Committee of the European Association of Labour Economists (EALE) and the Council of the European Economic Association (EEA). Her work has been featured in outlets like the New York Times, Vox, and LSE Business Review, highlighting her research on family policies and gender gaps.

Recent publications include analyses of firm-driven family-friendly policies and the long-run effects of gender-based violence. She has received awards such as the CESifo Distinguished Affiliate Award and UWIN Best Paper Award for her contributions to gender economics. Dr. Raute’s research bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, emphasizing policy-relevant insights to address societal challenges.