Catherine Maclean

Catherine Maclean is an Associate Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, where she conducts research at the intersection of health, labor, and public policy. She is actively involved in major research networks, including the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Institute for Labor Economics (IZA), and holds influential editorial positions as Co-Editor of the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management and Associate Editor of the Journal of Health Economics.

Her research focuses on substance use (tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs), mental health, and the economic impacts of public policies. She is a Founding and Executive Board Member of the Tobacco Online Policy Seminar, a collaborative initiative advancing evidence-based tobacco regulation. Her work is supported by leading funding agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American Cancer Society, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Washington Center for Equitable Growth, Wellbeing Trust, and the American Heart Association.

Catherine Maclean has published 78 peer-reviewed articles and one book chapter, contributing significantly to health policy and labor economics. Her editorial and research leadership reflect her standing as a key contributor to policy-relevant economic research.

• Research Associate, Health Economics Program, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
• Research Affiliate, Institute for Labor Economics (IZA)
• Co-Editor, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management
• Associate Editor, Journal of Health Economics
• Founding and Executive Board Member, Tobacco Online Policy Seminar

She has received research funding from multiple prestigious organizations, including the NIH, FDA, American Cancer Society, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Washington Center for Equitable Growth, Wellbeing Trust, and the American Heart Association. While no specific students are listed, her role as a senior researcher and editor suggests active mentorship and collaboration within the academic community.

Dr. Maclean is affiliated with the Tobacco Online Policy Seminar, an international virtual seminar series promoting rigorous policy analysis in tobacco control. This initiative reflects her commitment to building academic networks and disseminating high-quality research to inform public health policy.