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Elira Kuka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the George Washington University, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a Research Affiliate at IZA – Institute of Labor Economics, and an Affiliate at the CESifo Research Network, reflecting her strong engagement in economic research at national and international levels.
Her educational background includes a B.A. in Economics from Wellesley College, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis. Prior to joining GWU in 2019, she served as an Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University, building her academic career in labor and public economics.
Elira Kuka's research centers on Public and Labor Economics, with a focus on understanding how government policies shape individual decisions and family outcomes. Her work investigates the effectiveness of social insurance programs, anti-poverty initiatives, and policy-driven inequality reduction. These interests are reflected in her affiliations and scholarly contributions.
While specific publications were not listed in the provided text, her research agenda spans applied microeconomic analysis of policy impacts, suggesting a strong empirical and policy-oriented approach across labor markets, welfare systems, and socioeconomic wellbeing.
- Research Affiliations:
- National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) – Faculty Research Fellow
- IZA – Institute of Labor Economics – Research Affiliate
- CESifo Research Network – Affiliate
Elira Kuka advises students in economics and contributes to academic training through her teaching and mentorship at GWU. She has not been associated with any named research grants in the provided material, but her NBER and IZA affiliations suggest participation in collaborative, funded research projects. She is actively involved in the broader economics research community through these networks.
She is affiliated with research teams and networks including NBER’s public economics programs, IZA’s labor economics initiatives, and CESifo’s applied microeconomics group, contributing to policy-relevant economic analysis on a regular basis.
