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Professor Susan Harkness is a leading academic in the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. Her work focuses on labour markets, gender equality, family dynamics, poverty, and social welfare policy. She holds a BA, MA, and PhD in related fields. Her current research examines minimum wage impacts, universal credit, childcare policy, and mental health outcomes during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She has advised on policy reforms and published extensively on topics such as lone parenthood's economic consequences, intergenerational wealth gaps, and gender disparities in employment.
Her expertise spans UK welfare systems, economic inequality, and family policy. She collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and frequently engages with media on policy issues. Contact details are available via the School for Policy Studies at 8 Priory Road, Bristol.
Key policy interests include minimum wage legislation, social protection mechanisms, and the socioeconomic effects of family structure changes. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy solutions, addressing issues like child poverty, mental health during lockdowns, and the transmission of economic disadvantage across generations.
