John Nunley

John Nunley is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, serving as Department Chair from 2020-2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Middle Tennessee State University. His research focuses on Labor Economics, Family Economics, and Field Experiments, with notable work on topics like internship demand, gender education gaps in India, and automation's labor market impacts. He has published in journals such as Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and Demographic Research. His recent grants include projects funded by the Social Security Administration and the Calvin K. Kazanjian Foundation. He teaches courses including Microeconomics and Public Policy, Econometrics, and Labor Economics.

Education:

• Ph.D., Economics, Middle Tennessee State University
• M.A., Economics, Middle Tennessee State University
• B.B.A., Economics, Middle Tennessee State University

Research Interests:
His work explores labor market dynamics, family economic decision-making, and policy impacts. Notable areas include:

• Impact of inflation on crime rates
• Demographic shifts and divorce rates
• Automation's effect on employment and disability insurance
• Educational attainment disparities

Grants:

• $152k Social Security Administration grant (2022-2023)
• $131k Retirement and Disability Research grant (2020-2021)
• $34k Calvin K. Kazanjian grant for educational technology (2013-2014)

Professional Activities:
He is a Research Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Financial Security and has contributed to public discussions on inflation and senior workforce trends.