Selma Walther

Dr. Selma Walther is an Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Economics at the University of Sussex Business School's Department of Economics. She holds a PhD, MPhil, and BA (First Class) from the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on Labour Economics, Family Economics, and Health Economics, with a particular emphasis on household decision-making, fertility trends, and policy analysis. She serves as a Research Associate at CERGE-EI and a Research Fellow at IZA, alongside roles at the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

• Education: PhD (2013), MPhil (2009), BA (2008) in Economics, University of Cambridge
• Affiliations: IZA Research Fellow, CERGE-EI Research Associate, Institute for Fiscal Studies Research Associate

Her research explores topics such as gender dynamics in labour markets, marriage and divorce patterns in Malawi, and the economic implications of health innovations. Recent work includes studies on male fertility inequality and the impact of workplace flexibility on fertility. She has been recognized with awards including the 2022 Research Excellence Award and the 2017 Warwick Economics Summit invitation.

Dr. Walther has presented her work globally at institutions like the University of Oslo, Paris School of Economics, and the Royal Economic Society. Her teaching includes courses on Microeconomics and the Economics of Gender and the Family.