Janet C. Gornick

Janet C. Gornick is Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the City University of New York Graduate Center, where she holds the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Distinguished Chair in Socio-Economic Inequality. She has been a faculty member since 1994 and currently serves as Director of the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality, which houses the US Office of LIS (Luxembourg Income Study). Previously, she directed LIS from 2006 to 2016.

Gornick's research focuses on comparative analysis of social welfare policies and their impacts on:

• Gender disparities in labor markets
• Poverty reduction mechanisms
• Income and wealth inequality
• Cross-national policy effectiveness

Her work employs rigorous quantitative methods to examine policy variations across affluent countries.

Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate strong thematic consistency in examining inequality through multiple lenses. Key trends include:

• Advanced methodological approaches to measuring top incomes
• Cross-national comparisons of poverty reduction efficacy
• Longitudinal analysis of gender earnings gaps
• Policy-oriented research on family leave and social protection

Gornick's significant honors include:

• Honorary Doctorate from Stockholm University
• Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

As Director of the Stone Center, she oversees:

• Postdoctoral scholars researching inequality
• International research collaborations
• LIS satellite operations in the US
• Graduate student mentorship programs