Sharon Tennyson

Sharon Tennyson is Professor of Policy Analysis and Management at Cornell University and Director of Graduate Studies for Public Affairs. Her research examines consumer protection regulation, insurance markets, and the economic impacts of laws governing financial services. Dr. Tennyson's work analyzes how regulatory frameworks influence market efficiency, consumer decision-making, and firm behavior in insurance and credit markets.

Her current projects investigate flood insurance adoption patterns, the relationship between crime exposure and adolescent mental health, and rural healthcare access. Methodologically, she employs empirical analysis of insurance claims data, consumer surveys, and policy evaluations to assess regulatory effectiveness and market outcomes.