Elizabeth Carla Forsythe

Elizabeth Carla Forsythe is an Associate Professor in both the School of Labor and Employment Relations and the Department of Economics at the University of Illinois. She holds additional roles as Director of Doctoral Admissions in Economics and DEI and Climate Officer for the Economics department. Her research focuses on labor markets, employment policies, and the economic impacts of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her work examines topics such as unemployment insurance, minimum wage policies, and the distributional effects of public policies. Notable contributions include analyses of the CARES Act, firm-level hiring dynamics, and pandemic-related labor market disparities. Forsythe’s research has been cited in policy discussions and widely read on platforms like Mendeley and X.

As an academic leader, she oversees doctoral admissions and promotes inclusive academic environments through her DEI role. Her scholarship bridges labor economics and public policy, addressing both theoretical and applied questions in contemporary economic challenges.