Rossella Calvi

Rossella Calvi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Rice University. She holds editorial roles at Economic Development and Cultural Change and Quantitative Economics, and is affiliated with institutions including BREAD, CEPR, and CSWGS. Her primary research focuses on the Economics of Family and Gender, and Development Economics, with a particular emphasis on issues related to gender bargaining, household resource allocation, and poverty measurement in developing economies. She earned her PhD from Boston College.

Her research explores topics such as parental preferences for girls' education in Pakistan, dowry systems in India, and the political selection of female legislators. She frequently collaborates with institutions like the Center for Global Development and the World Bank’s Development Research Group. Her work bridges microeconomic theory with empirical field studies, often employing innovative methodologies to analyze intra-household dynamics and policy impacts.

Recent articles highlight her contributions to understanding marital returns to education, refugee child poverty, and the long-term effects of healthcare access in colonial contexts. Though no formal grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts, her active editorial and institutional affiliations signal significant recognition in her field. She maintains an active academic presence on platforms like Bluesky, where she discusses her research and engages with global development issues.