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Catherine Ruetschlin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Utah, within the College of Social and Behavioral Science. Her academic work bridges economic theory and public policy, with a strong emphasis on labor markets, child care economics, and antitrust issues.
Her research interests center on labor economics, particularly the motivations and working conditions of child care workers, as well as broader issues in public policy, antitrust regulation, and macroeconomic justice. She employs econometric and qualitative methods to analyze workforce dynamics and policy impacts.
The recent publication trends show a consistent focus on child care economics in Utah, including market rate studies, cost modeling, and worker motivation analysis. Parallel work addresses national economic issues such as student debt cancellation, Big Tech monopolies, and unemployment among women veterans. Her interdisciplinary approach combines economics with legal and social policy frameworks.
Her scientific contributions include policy-relevant research funded or utilized by state agencies, though no formal awards are listed in the provided text.
She has collaborated with researchers such as Y. Genç, M. Glick, and S. Kelton. While no formal advisees are listed, her work contributes to academic and policy discourse in labor and industrial economics. She has been involved in significant projects related to Utah’s child care infrastructure and state budget forecasting.
Her research is associated with policy institutes such as the Institute for New Economic Thinking and the Levy Economics Institute, reflecting engagement with progressive economic thought.
