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Frances R. Woolley is a Professor of Economics at Carleton University, where she has taught since 1990. She holds a B.A. from Simon Fraser University, an M.A. from Queen’s University, and a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. Her research focuses on families, public policy, and gender inequality, with significant contributions to taxation policy, intra-household resource distribution, and feminist economics. She has authored influential papers on topics such as the political economy of university education, gender wage gaps, and family decision-making models. Woolley’s work frequently bridges academic research with public policy, as evidenced by her popular writing in outlets like the Globe and Mail and her blog on the Worthwhile Canadian Initiative.
Her research awards include the 2001 Purvis Prize and the Vanderkamp Award. Beyond academia, Woolley has held leadership roles, including Secretary-Treasurer and President of the Canadian Economics Association, and served as an editorial board member for journals such as Feminist Economics. She has also engaged in professional service as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs at Carleton University.
Woolley’s recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding household dynamics and policy impacts, reflecting her commitment to making economics accessible and relevant to broader societal issues.
