Maria Canon

Maria Canon is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis and serves as the Director of the Undergraduate Honors Program in the Economics Department. She joined the university in 2015 and previously worked as a research economist at the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank from 2010 to 2015. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester and a BA in Economics from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. She teaches courses such as Labor Economics, Econometrics, and Honor Thesis research seminars.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Rochester
• BA in Economics, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina

Research Interests: Maria Canon focuses on the Economics of Education, exploring how educational policies and institutions impact economic outcomes. She also examines Labor Economics, including workforce dynamics and labor market structures. Her methodological expertise lies in Applied Econometrics and Applied Microeconomics, which she employs to analyze empirical data and inform policy discussions.

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants are mentioned, her role as Director of the Undergraduate Honors Program involves guiding students through thesis research. She advises students through her Honor Thesis research seminars. No lab or team affiliations are noted in the provided text.