معرفی
Laura Pilossoph is the Kathleen Kaylor and G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. Assistant Professor of Economics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2013). Her research focuses on applied macroeconomics, macro-labor economics, and consumption dynamics, with notable work on gender differences in job search, wage gaps, and the impacts of inflation and fiscal policy. She has published in top journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics and the Journal of Applied Econometrics.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, The University of Chicago, 2013
Research Interests:
Pilossoph investigates labor market dynamics, wage inequality, and the effects of economic policies. Her work combines empirical analysis with theoretical models to address real-world issues like the gender earnings gap, household search behavior, and the implications of inflation on labor markets.
Publications:
Her recent work explores topics such as job search strategies, the marginal propensity to repay debt, and the economic impacts of social distancing policies. These studies highlight her focus on macroeconomic policy and labor market frictions.
Affiliations & Teaching:
- Teaches courses on macroeconomics, financial economics, and special topics in macroeconomic policy.
- Associated with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Labs/Teams:
Collaborates with institutions like the Federal Reserve Bank to inform macroeconomic policy analysis.
