Sonya Krutikova

Sonya Krutikova is a **Professor of Economics** and **Deputy Research Director at The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)** since February 2014. Her research focuses on child development, education policy, poverty alleviation, and intergenerational mobility. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and quality education.

Her work explores topics such as preschool quality, child labor impacts, parenting programs, and economic mobility. Key studies include evaluations of early childhood education in Ghana and analyses of cognitive development in low-income countries.

Notable publications include studies on intergenerational mobility in the UK (2024) and randomized controlled trials assessing ECCE programs. Her research often bridges theory and policy, addressing global challenges in education and economic equity.