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Michael Podgursky is the Chancellor's Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on the economics of education and school finance, examining topics such as teacher pension systems, STEM education policy, and post-secondary educational outcomes. He has contributed extensively to understanding the impacts of pension incentives on teacher retention, workforce quality, and labor market dynamics in public schools.
Podgursky's work bridges economic theory with practical policy analysis, addressing issues like the equity and efficiency of teacher compensation systems, the effectiveness of applied STEM programs, and disparities in educational attainment across racial, ethnic, and gender groups. His recent studies explore how state assessments predict post-secondary success and evaluate initiatives like Project Lead the Way's impact on STEM enrollment and degree completion.
His research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Human Resources and Journal of Labor Economics. Notable contributions include analyses of pension-induced job lock, intergenerational inequities in teacher retirement plans, and market-based reforms in educator compensation. His findings frequently inform debates on public education finance, charter school innovations, and teacher workforce policy.
