Justin Wolfers

Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science and the Arts and a Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He holds visiting professorships at the University of Sydney and non-resident senior roles at the Brookings Institution and the Peterson Institute for International Economics. His research spans labor economics, macroeconomics, family economics, social policy, law & economics, political economy, and behavioral economics. He co-authored widely used economics textbooks and contributes to public discourse through media outlets like the New York Times.

Education: BA from the University of Sydney, PhD in Economics from Harvard University. His work emphasizes practical applications of economics, including policy analysis, social welfare, and behavioral insights. He has served on the Council of Economic Advisers and as Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor. His affiliations include NBER, CEPR, and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

Research focuses on unemployment, inflation, family dynamics, and the economic impact of policies. Collaborations with Betsey Stevenson highlight gender disparities in economics and public policy. His teaching and publications aim to make economics accessible and relevant to contemporary issues.