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Jeffrey Penney, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Applied Microeconomics, Economics of Education, Labour Economics, and Law and Economics. He teaches courses such as ECON 378 (Law and Economics) and ECON 399 (Introductory Econometrics). Penney’s work explores topics like educational interventions, sentencing policies, and labor market dynamics. He is affiliated with the Laboratorio de Economía de la Educación and can be reached via penney1@ualberta.ca or dr.jeffrey.penney@gmail.com.
His research interests emphasize empirical analysis of education systems, labor markets, and legal frameworks. Notable studies include investigations into teacher diversity impacts, scholarship efficacy, and migration effects on earnings. Penney’s methodologies often involve econometric analysis and experimental designs to evaluate policy outcomes. His recent work addresses issues like test score normalization challenges and the long-term effects of cramming on academic performance.
Publications span topics from criminal sentencing distributions to the socioeconomic implications of educational programs, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to microeconomic research. He maintains an active scholarly profile with ongoing contributions to peer-reviewed journals and policy-relevant studies.
