Todd Sorensen

Todd Sorensen is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of California, Merced (UC Merced), affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts and the Economics and Business Management department. He holds fellowships at IZA (Institute of Labor Economics) and GLO (Global Labor Organization). Prior to UC Merced, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (2014–2023) and an Assistant Professor at UC Riverside (2007–2014). His professional journey includes a visiting role as Visiting Associate Professor at UC Merced before his current appointment in 2022.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Arizona, 2007

Research Interests: Todd's work focuses on labor market structures, exploring topics like monopsony power and wage-setting dynamics; immigration, including its demographic and policy implications; and discrimination, particularly in criminal sentencing and labor markets. His research has been published in journals like ILR Review, Labour Economics, and the Journal of Population Economics, with findings cited in the U.S. Economic Report of the President.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow at IZA (2022–present)
• Fellow at GLO (2022–present)

Advising & Grants: Todd has advised students across various levels but no specific advisees are listed. His grants and funding sources are not detailed in the provided text. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and maintains affiliations across UC campuses through his and his spouse’s academic careers.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with research networks at IZA and GLO, focusing on labor market policies and migration studies. Active in collaborative projects analyzing immigration trends, labor market competition, and discrimination metrics.