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Donka Brodersen serves as an Associate Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at The College of New Jersey's School of Business. She teaches a range of courses including Health Economics, Labor Economics, Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and Senior Thesis preparation. Her office is located in the Business Building, and she maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays with Wednesday appointments available via Zoom.
Dr. Brodersen's research interests span Health Economics, Labor Economics, and the intersection of Religion with Economic outcomes, particularly focusing on the impacts of the Great Recession. Her work examines wealth distribution patterns across different religious affiliations, food expenditure behaviors during economic downturns, and the relationship between nutrition assistance programs and health outcomes. She has developed a growing interest in educational technology, recently exploring the application of Generative AI in economics education.
Analysis of her publication history reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on economic disparities during crisis periods, with particular attention to how religious affiliation mediates economic outcomes. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary reach across economics, public health, and sociology, often employing empirical methods to examine real-world policy impacts. In recent years, she has expanded her research to include innovative educational approaches alongside her traditional economic research.
Dr. Brodersen has received recognition through the MUSE awards in 2009 and 2010, which support undergraduate research mentorship at TCNJ. Her commitment to student development extends beyond research mentorship to include guidance on academic success strategies, as evidenced by her work on student-faculty relationships.
She actively mentors undergraduate researchers, collaborating with students on presentations at national conferences including Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C. and the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Her service includes committee work such as serving as Chair of the Economics Department Promotions and Reappointment Committee and membership on the College Promotions and Tenure Committee.
