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John Parman is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the College of William & Mary, affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a B.A. from Williams College (2002) and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University (2008). His research focuses on economic history and labor economics, particularly examining intersections of health, education, and family dynamics. Current projects include analyzing children’s health impacts on family decisions and intergenerational health/economic correlations.
Parman teaches courses on American Economic History and Government Regulation of Business. His scholarly work spans historical analysis of racial segregation, public policy effects on labor markets, and the long-term consequences of historical crises like the 1918 influenza pandemic and the Great Migration. He has explored topics such as naming practices in antebellum America, the role of education in mobility trends, and the socio-economic dimensions of racial violence.
His articles frequently address systemic inequalities, linking historical data to modern issues like regional disparities, public health, and racial justice. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his prolific research output highlights sustained engagement with critical themes in economic history.
