Will Labadie

Will Labadie is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Earlham College, specializing in applied microeconomics and public policy. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from the University of Houston, and a B.S. in Economics from the University of North Texas. His research focuses on behavioral responses to education and healthcare policies, particularly examining how public school administrators respond to accountability frameworks. He teaches courses in intermediate microeconomics, game theory, economic development, and econometrics. His recent projects include analyzing the impact of healthcare policy on veterans' wait times, evaluating school retention practices under new accountability systems, and studying housing tax credit distribution dynamics.

Dr. Labadie's work emphasizes causal analysis using observational data. Key research areas include school accountability systems' effects on grade retention, the Affordable Care Act's influence on maternal labor outcomes, and partisan targeting in housing policies. He has published extensively on education policy, public economics, and labor market dynamics. His teaching philosophy prioritizes student engagement and critical thinking in economics education.

His research has been featured in peer-reviewed journals and presented at academic conferences. He is an active member of the American Economic Association and regularly collaborates with students on research projects. His current work extends analyses of education policy impacts and healthcare access improvements.