Lisa Jepsen

Lisa Jepsen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), where she also served as Interim Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration. Her academic career spans over two decades, with roles including Assistant Professor (2000–2006) and Associate Professor (2006–2016). She specializes in labor economics, focusing on disparities in wages, housing, and labor-market outcomes across race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender.

Her research explores topics such as NFL player protests' economic impacts, wage trends among LGBTQ+ populations, and the dynamics of same-sex and opposite-sex couples. She has published extensively on household economics, sports labor markets, and policy analysis, with notable works on racial disparities in NFL salaries and the economic implications of team revenues in MLB.

Jepsen’s work bridges empirical analysis and policy relevance, addressing issues like self-employment disparities, law school performance predictors, and the effects of statutory rape laws on teenage childbearing. Her interdisciplinary approach combines demographic, economic, and legal frameworks to examine complex social phenomena.

While her profile does not explicitly mention awards or grants, her publications reflect a sustained focus on marginalized groups and systemic inequalities. No advising relationships or lab affiliations are noted in the provided texts.