Sarah R. Cohodes

Professor Sarah R. Cohodes serves as faculty at Columbia University's Teachers College within the Department of Education Policy and Social Analysis, and holds the prestigious designation of Distinguished CESifo Affiliate in the Economics of Education research network.

Her research program centers on Economics of Education and Labor Economics, with specialized expertise in charter school effectiveness, college preparation pathways, and educational policy evaluation. She investigates how school choice interventions—particularly in urban contexts—impact student trajectories through rigorous causal analysis of longitudinal outcomes.

Professor Cohodes' influential 2013 working paper demonstrates how Boston charter high schools significantly improve college enrollment and persistence, establishing methodological benchmarks for education research. Her work consistently bridges academic research and policy implementation through CESifo's network.

Her primary recognition includes:

• Distinguished CESifo Affiliate status

As a leading scholar in education economics, her research provides empirical foundations for school choice debates and college readiness initiatives, with particular emphasis on urban educational ecosystems and longitudinal student outcomes.