Jennifer Poole

Jennifer Poole is a Professor at American University specializing in international trade, labor economics, and development economics. Her research examines the effects of globalization on labor markets, with empirical focus on Brazil. She served as Senior International Economist in President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers and as a visiting scholar at the World Bank.

Research explores labor market adjustments to trade shocks, gender disparities in economic outcomes, and knowledge transfer through multinational corporations. Recent work analyzes digital technology's impact on labor policies and international transmission of gender equality norms.

Poole teaches Introduction to International Economics and mentors students through economics research. Her publications appear in leading journals including Journal of Development Economics, Journal of International Economics, and American Economic Review.