Maddalena Ronchi

Maddalena Ronchi is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Her research bridges labor economics and finance, focusing on labor market frictions and their impacts on workers' careers and corporate dynamics.

• Expertise in applied microeconomics, gender inequality, and corporate behavior
• Recipient of the Drake Scholar recognition

Her work employs quasi-experimental designs and employer-employee matched data to analyze gender gaps in employment, earnings, and occupational choices, as well as firm-level outcomes like talent retention and growth.

Her notable publication includes:

• 2020: Gender gaps and the structure of local labor markets (Labour Economics) with Barbara Petrongolo

Contact: maddalena.ronchi@kellogg.northwestern.edu