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Delia Furtado is a Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut, specializing in Labor and Demographic Economics with a focus on immigration, family economics, and elderly care. She holds a Ph.D. from Brown University (2005) and has held visiting roles at Harvard, Brown, Boston University, and Yale.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University (2005)
- M.A. in Economics, Brown University (2001)
- B.A. in Mathematical Economics, Providence College (1999)
Research Interests:
Her work examines how immigration influences labor markets, family decisions, and elderly care. Key topics include interethnic marriage, immigrant networks’ impact on disability insurance take-up, and the role of low-skilled immigrants in supporting high-skilled natives’ work and fertility choices.
Recent Trends in Publications:
Recent articles focus on immigration’s role in addressing nursing home care shortages, the effects of visa policies on STEM talent retention, and the interplay between cultural norms and divorce rates.
Awards & Grants:
- Grillo Family Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020, 2010)
- Alan R. Bennett Public Health Policy Research Grant (2024)
- CEDA Pilot Grant (2024)
Advising & Grants:
She has advised over 25 doctoral students, many of whom now hold academic or postdoctoral roles. Her grants include funding from the NSF, Russell Sage Foundation, and SSHRC.
Labs & Collaborations:
Active collaborations include the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) and the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM). She frequently presents at global conferences on migration and family economics.
