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Jacob Bastian is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rutgers University specializing in public and labor economics. His research examines anti-poverty programs including the EITC and Child Tax Credit, with current focus on policy impacts on economic opportunity and social attitudes. He holds a PhD from University of Michigan and completed postdoctoral training at University of Chicago.
Research methodology combines quasi-experimental designs with structural modeling to evaluate policy impacts across generations. Current projects quantify EITC effects on intergenerational mobility and labor market outcomes in economically distressed regions.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on tax credit efficacy, with recent work modeling potential poverty reduction from permanent CTC expansion. Recognized with National Tax Association award for dissertation research.
