Jeffrey Flory

Jeffrey Flory is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, Claremont McKenna College. His research focuses on experimental economics, identity economics, and development economics, particularly examining gender and racial dynamics in labor markets and economic decision-making. He has conducted field experiments in Malawi and collaborated with organizations like the World Bank and the Russell Sage Foundation. Flory initiated the Science of Diversity and Inclusion (SODI.org) initiative and serves on the board of the Equity at Work Council.

Education: B.A. from Reed College, Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, with post-doctoral work at the University of Chicago. Fluent in Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese.

Research Interests: Flory's work explores how identity, gender, and race influence economic behaviors. Key areas include diversity in teams, workplace DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), and the impact of competitive environments on gender participation. His field experiments address questions like savings behavior in developing countries and the effectiveness of DEI policies in Fortune 500 companies.

Key Projects: Current initiatives include a large-scale field experiment on diversity in teams and leadership roles. He co-leads the Bias Interrupters Working Group and directs research at SODI, bridging academia with industry leaders to advance DEI practices.

Awards & Grants: Funded by the Russell Sage Foundation, World Bank, DFID, and Low Institute of Political Economy.

Advising & Grants: Flory has designed interventions on workplace diversity and led projects analyzing gender disparities in competitive environments. His work often involves collaborations with industry partners to ensure practical applicability.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Science of Diversity and Inclusion (SODI) initiative, linking economists with industry leaders to study DEI strategies empirically.