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Frances Woolley is a full-time Professor in the Department of Economics at Carleton University, with a cross-appointment to the School of Public Policy and Administration. Her research focuses on public finance, labour economics, and feminist economics, with expertise in family economics, gender inequality, and tax policy. Her work bridges theoretical economic models with real-world policy analysis, particularly in intra-household resource distribution and taxation fairness.
Recent publications highlight her engagement with emerging issues such as cryptoasset taxation, long-term care financing, and cross-border carbon pricing. Her research consistently emphasizes gender dimensions in economic outcomes and policy impacts. Woolley has received notable awards including the Purvis Prize and Vanderkamp Award, and delivered the Canadian Economics Association Presidential Address in 2018. She actively contributes to public discourse through popular writing and media engagements, addressing topics like labor market dynamics, tax equity, and social policy.
