معرفی
Savannah Adkins serves as a Lecturer in the Economics Department at Bentley University, teaching core courses including Principles of Microeconomics, Economics of Race and Gender, and Economic Modeling of Policy Evaluation. Her academic profile reflects active engagement in contemporary economic policy debates with practical implications.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. from Clark University
- M.Sc. from University of Sussex
- B.A. from St. John's University
As an applied microeconomist specializing in gender economics, Dr. Adkins investigates policy impacts on women's health and labor outcomes through rigorous empirical analysis. Her research bridges development economics and labor studies, with particular attention to vulnerable populations including immigrants and underrepresented groups. Methodologically, she employs microeconometric techniques and policy evaluation frameworks to dissect complex socioeconomic interactions.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate concentrated scholarly activity in reproductive health policy impacts, revealing how abortion restrictions disproportionately affect maternal health outcomes across immigration statuses, while her India-based childcare research establishes causal links between daycare access and maternal labor force participation. These works collectively advance understanding of gendered policy mechanisms in both domestic and international contexts.
Dr. Adkins actively contributes to academic discourse through peer review services for scholarly journals during 2023-2024, demonstrating professional commitment beyond her institutional responsibilities.
