Laura K. Gee

Laura K. Gee is an Associate Professor of Economics at Tufts University’s School of Arts and Sciences, with research focusing on behavioral economics, gender discrimination, and public goods provision (including charitable giving). She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego (2013) and a B.A. in Economics from Barnard College (2004). Her work spans experimental and observational methods, addressing labor market inequalities and charitable behavior.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Economics, University of California, San Diego (2013)
  • B.A., Economics, Cum Laude, Barnard College, Columbia University (2004)

Her research leverages lab and field experiments to analyze systemic gender disparities in labor markets and the mechanics of public goods provision. Recent publications explore parental involvement demands in schools and salary history transparency in hiring. She actively participates in academic conferences like the Advances with Field Experiments (AFE) and serves as a mentor in programs such as AEACSWEP and CeMent.

• Scientific Recognition
  • Research featured in major outlets (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, IZA, AEJ: Applied Economics)
  • Regular media commentary in Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CBS News

Laura collaborates with economists such as Kristy Buzard and Olga Stoddard, advising students and junior researchers. She advocates for data integrity in experimental economics and contributes to policy discussions on labor and education via platforms like Bluesky and Twitter.