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Matthew S. Rutledge is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Economics at Boston College, where he teaches courses in statistics, microeconomic theory, and public policy related to aging. He is also an affiliated researcher at the Center for Retirement Research, focusing on labor market dynamics for older workers, Social Security claiming behavior, disability insurance, pension coverage, retirement savings, employer demand, unemployment insurance, and health insurance.
Education: He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan (specializing in health economics, labor economics, and public finance) and a Bachelor’s degree from Boston College.
Research Areas: Rutledge’s work spans retirement security, aging populations, health insurance access, and policy interventions. His research explores how economic policies impact older workers’ labor force participation, retirement decisions, and financial well-being, particularly in contexts such as the Great Recession, pandemic disruptions, and technological shifts.
Key Themes in Articles: His recent work examines the effects of the pandemic on older workers, retirement savings challenges for student debtors, and the interplay between health spending and retirement income. He also investigates how nontraditional employment and automation affect labor market outcomes for aging workers.
Affiliations & Experience: Beyond Boston College, he has collaborated with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Economic Research Initiative on the Uninsured. His expertise bridges academic research and public policy, with a focus on evidence-based solutions for aging-related economic challenges.
