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Lonnie Golden is a Professor of Economics in the School of Labor and Employment Relations at Pennsylvania State University, concurrently serving as Director of Institutional Effectiveness for Business. His research examines labor market dynamics with emphasis on work scheduling, underemployment, and worker well-being across U.S. economic contexts.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Illinois-Urbana
His scholarly focus spans work hours economics, scheduling flexibility, contingent employment, time-use analysis, and job quality impacts on health and happiness. Golden investigates how irregular shifts, underemployment, and workplace policies affect worker well-being, with particular attention to gender disparities and regional variations in Illinois and Chicago labor markets. This research bridges economic theory with practical workplace interventions.
Analysis of his 14 most recent publications (2013-2023) reveals consistent investigation of underemployment trends, part-time work penalties, and flexible scheduling benefits. Key thematic threads include the health consequences of unstable work hours, geographic disparities in employment quality, and evidence-based policy solutions for fairer workweeks. His interdisciplinary approach connects labor economics with public health and social policy frameworks.
Scientific Awards:
- Annual Scholar Award, Penn State Abington College (2007)
- Career Development Professorship, Penn State Abington College (2005-2007)
- Nomination for Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research (2002)
Golden has secured substantial research funding including WorkRise at the Urban Institute (2022-2024), Project for Middle Class Renewal at University of Illinois (2016-17, 2021-24), Center for Law and Social Policy grants (2018-19), and International Labor Organization collaborations (2009, 2017). His Alfred P. Sloan Foundation support (2002-2006) advanced workplace flexibility studies, while Economic Policy Institute funding (2001-2003, 2014-15) examined overtime regulations and underemployment.
