Meta Brown is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Department of Economics at The Ohio State University. Their research focuses on economic security, household finance, and labor market dynamics, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and policy changes on vulnerable populations. Research Interests Household Finance Labor Economics Public Policy Intergenerational Transfers Their recent work explores trends in consumer debt, pandemic-related financial vulnerabilities, and intergenerational economic behaviors. Articles highlight disparities in access to financial resources, the role of social safety nets, and long-term effects of education costs on economic outcomes. Meta Brown’s research spans topics such as: Household debt dynamics and bankruptcy protection Economic impacts of pandemics on older adults Intergenerational transfers and family law Student loan debt and housing market participation No scientific awards or student advising details are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.
Ella Marlenivna Libanova is a Ukrainian socio-economist and demographer, serving as Professor at the Department of Statistics and Demography of the Economic Faculty of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. She is also Director of the M. V. Ptukha Institute of Demography and Social Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Academician-Secretary of the Department of Economics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. As the first woman in the history of the NASU to be a member of its Presidium, she has made significant contributions to Ukrainian demography and labor economics. Her educational background includes: Graduated from the D. S. Korotchenko Kyiv Institute of National Economy (1971) PhD in Statistics (1977) Doctor of Economics (1992) Doctor of Economics (2021, on Poverty of the Population of Ukraine) Professor Libanova is a leading expert in labor economics and demography, with research focusing on population poverty, human development, demographic crisis in Ukraine, labor market transformations, and socio-economic assessment of life expectancy. Her work has been instrumental in developing methodologies for measuring human development at the regional level, which has been adopted as official methodology by the State Statistics Service of Ukraine for annual calculations. Her research output shows a consistent focus on demographic challenges facing Ukraine, with particular attention to mortality rates, birth rates, and the impact of socio-economic transformations on population dynamics. She has also made significant contributions to understanding poverty, social stratification, and the formation of the middle class in Ukraine. Her scientific awards include: Honored Economist of Ukraine (2002) Order of Princess Olga I, II, and III degrees Honorary Certificate of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2003) Award of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine named after M.I. Tugan-Baranovsky (2011) All-Ukrainian Award Woman of the III Millennium (2012) Professor Libanova has supervised 2 doctoral students and 14 PhD students in economics. She has been involved in numerous research grants, particularly those related to demographic studies, human development, and socio-economic transformations in Ukraine. She has served as scientific consultant to President Leonid Kuchma (2000-2005) and is currently a member of the Council on Economic Development of Ukraine, a temporary consultative-advisory body of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine since April 2020. She leads the M. V. Ptukha Institute of Demography and Social Research, which conducts comprehensive demographic research on Ukraine's population. She is also actively involved in international collaborations, serving as an expert for the European Commission and World Economic Forum since 2012, and is a member of several international organizations including the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP).
Tarun Ramadorai is Professor of Financial Economics at Imperial College London, with a distinguished career spanning household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. He serves as Executive Editor of the Review of Financial Studies and holds prestigious fellowships including Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Senior Academic Fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economics Research (ABFER), and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). Education BA in Mathematics and Economics from Williams College MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University Research Interests Professor Ramadorai's research spans household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. His work examines how households make financial decisions across different markets and countries, with particular focus on housing markets, investment behavior, and financial inclusion. He has established himself as a leading expert in international comparative household finance, having previously served as Principal Investigator on a transformational initiative financed by the Sloan Foundation to establish this sub-field of finance and economics. His recent research explores the intersection of technology and personal finance, housing market dynamics, and optimal tax policy. He has demonstrated how housing costs impact fertility decisions, how machine learning affects credit markets, and how privacy policies influence consumer data extraction. His work combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with innovative empirical approaches using large-scale datasets from diverse markets. Publication Trends Professor Ramadorai's recent publications reveal a strong focus on household decision-making in financial markets, with increasing attention to the digital transformation of finance. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy implications, particularly in emerging economies. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines finance, economics, and data science to address pressing questions about financial inclusion, housing affordability, and the impact of technology on traditional financial services. Scientific Awards Brattle prize for best paper in the Journal of Finance Jensen prize for the best paper in the Journal of Financial Economics Wharton School-WRDS Best Paper Award in Empirical Finance James A Lebenthal Excellence in Municipal Finance Research Prize FMA Napa Conference Best Paper Prize INQUIRE Europe third prize Viz Risk Management Best paper prize Policy Engagement and Advisory Roles Professor Ramadorai has made significant contributions to policy discussions worldwide. He served as Chairman of the Inter-Regulatory Committee on Household Finance constituted by the Reserve Bank of India, which produced the influential "Indian Household Finance" report. He has advised numerous institutions including the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, the European Securities and Markets Authority, and the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund. Currently, he co-chairs the Fintech workstream of the India-UK Financial Partnership, helping to shape the future of financial technology across borders. Research Initiatives Professor Ramadorai previously led the Initiative on International Comparative Household Finance, funded by the Sloan Foundation, which established household finance as a distinct sub-field of research. He is in the process of setting up a new initiative at Imperial College Business School to further advance this area of study. His work has influenced both academic research and practical policy interventions in financial markets around the world.
Paola Tagliavini is a Senior Lecturer at SDA Bocconi School of Management and Adjunct Professor at Bocconi University's Department of Accounting, specializing in Audit & Risk Management. She teaches graduate and master's courses including External Auditing, Internal Audit & Risk Compliance, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Co-Director, Lab ERM Faculty, SDA Executive Courses (Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit) Faculty, Master in Corporate Finance and Executive Master in Finance Independent Board Director/Statutory Auditor for listed companies and asset management firms Her research focuses on risk management, internal control systems, and their integration into corporate governance frameworks, particularly for listed companies. She explores compliance strategies, risk financing, and cross-sector risk mitigation. Paola has published extensively on ERM, financial risks, and insurance-risk integration. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in corporate sustainability and regulatory compliance. She also serves on control/risk committees and supervisory bodies under Italian Law 231/01, combining academic expertise with real-world governance roles.
Yu-Ling Chang is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare. Her research examines the relationships between poverty, inequality, and social safety net programs, with a focus on welfare-to-work systems, unemployment insurance reforms, and cross-national comparisons of social protection policies. She has secured significant grants from institutions like the Administration for Children and Families and the Upjohn Institute. PhD in Social Welfare from the University of Washington (2016) MSW and BSW from National Taiwan University Her work spans U.S. state-level policy analysis and global collaborations with institutions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Switzerland. Key themes include racial equity in CalWORKs, gendered impacts of unemployment insurance, and the role of financial capability in poverty reduction. She has published extensively on post-Great Recession welfare dynamics and cross-state/federal policy variations. Recent research explores unconditional basic income (UBI) in Taiwan and the U.S., ecosocial policies addressing climate change, and pandemic-era welfare reforms. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Hellman Fellows Fund and the Upjohn Institute’s Early Career Research Award. Keynote speaker at the Global Welfare Regime Project (2023) Advisor for peer-reviewed journals and conferences Active in professional networks including the East Asian Social Policy Research Network and Scholars Strategy Network
David Ridley is a Professor at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business with additional appointments in the Department of Economics and Sanford School of Public Policy. He serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Health Sector Management (HSM) and is an Executive Core Faculty Member at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. His work bridges business, economics, and public policy with a focus on healthcare innovation and policy. Ridley earned his Ph.D. from Duke University in 2001. His academic journey has been focused on applying economic principles to solve complex healthcare challenges, particularly in pharmaceutical markets and global health. Ridley's research centers on health economics , with special emphasis on incentives for innovation and pharmaceutical pricing . He is best known for developing the priority review voucher system, which creates market-based incentives for developing treatments for neglected diseases. His work examines how regulatory frameworks, pricing mechanisms, and market structures influence healthcare innovation and access. Through his research, Ridley has demonstrated how economic tools can be applied to improve health outcomes globally, particularly for underserved populations. Analysis of Ridley's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on pharmaceutical policy, with particular attention to incentive mechanisms like priority review vouchers. His work spans both theoretical economic analysis and practical policy applications, often examining how regulatory decisions impact drug development, pricing, and access. A significant portion of his research addresses neglected tropical diseases and the economic barriers to developing treatments for these conditions. Ridley has led significant research initiatives including the development of the FDA priority review voucher program (2007) and the EPA vector expedited review voucher program (2022). These policy innovations have created market-based incentives for developing treatments for neglected diseases, with the FDA having awarded more than 80 vouchers valued at approximately $100 million each. As Faculty Director of the Center for Health Sector Management, Ridley oversees a program that comprises about 20 percent of Duke MBA graduates each year. His grant portfolio includes significant funding for research on neglected tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and biodefense. Current projects include "The Commercial Value of Pull Mechanisms for Drug Development in Neglected Tropical Diseases" (2024-2025) and "The Next Phase of Antimicrobial Resistance Payment Policy" (2022-2023). Ridley leads and participates in several research teams focused on healthcare innovation and policy. His work with the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy connects academic research with practical policy applications. Through the Center for Health Sector Management, he fosters collaboration between business students and healthcare professionals to address pressing challenges in the health sector.
Ngee Choon Chia is an Associate Professor of Economics at the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, with additional roles as Deputy Head (Teaching) and Co-Director of the Next Age Institute. Her research focuses on public finance, health economics, and aging population challenges. Chia specializes in retirement adequacy, long-term care financing, and pension policy analysis, particularly within Singapore's Central Provident Fund system. Her work examines intergenerational fiscal impacts, disability projections, and healthcare cost forecasting for aging societies. Methodologically, she employs actuarial models, stochastic health forecasting, and generational accounting frameworks. Key research contributions include analyses of Singapore's ElderShield and CareShield Life insurance schemes, examinations of housing-pension policy interactions, and projections of healthcare burdens in aging populations. She has developed innovative approaches to model healthcare demand using stochastic health state functions and Lee-Carter mortality models.
Kyle D. Logue is the Douglas A. Kahn Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. He has served in multiple administrative roles, including interim dean from January 2024 to July 2025 and associate dean for academic affairs (2006–2008) and faculty/research (2022–2023). His scholarly work spans torts, tax, and insurance law, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches involving economics, psychology, and philosophy. Education: Auburn University (BA, summa cum laude in Political Science, 1987), Yale Law School (JD, 1990). He clerked for Judge Patrick Higginbotham of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1990–1991) before joining Michigan Law in 1993. Research interests include the interplay of public/private law and insurance regimes in addressing risks, consumer insurance contract clarity, and racial equity in insurance practices. He co-authored the leading casebook Insurance Law and Policy: Cases and Materials (5th ed., 2021) and contributed to the ALI’s Restatement of Liability Insurance (2018). Notable awards include membership in the American Law Institute since 2010 and recognition for his scholarship on insurance law and policy.
Colin M. Ramsay is a Professor in the Department of Finance at the Edwin J. Faulkner College of Business, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His expertise lies in actuarial science, focusing on risk theory, pensions, health and disability insurance, and micro-insurance applications. B.Sc., City University, London M.Math. and Ph.D., University of Waterloo Ramsay’s research integrates economic principles into actuarial science, addressing challenges like the annuity puzzle, moral hazard, and adverse selection in insurance markets. He also explores peer-to-peer insurance and food security in developing regions. Recent publications highlight innovative annuity designs, LTC funding strategies, and stochastic modeling of insurance risks. His work spans theoretical advancements in ruin probability calculations and practical applications in funeral insurance and agricultural sustainability in the Caribbean. Ramsay teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in life contingencies and pension mathematics, emphasizing probabilistic models and actuarial assumptions.
Fernando GRECO serves as Full Professor of Private Law and Banking, Finance and Insurance Law at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Salento. He holds office at the Ecotekne Center, Building R1 in Monteroni di Lecce. As a Supreme Court Attorney (Avvocato Cassazionista), he brings practical legal expertise to his academic role. In 2015, he obtained national scientific qualification for full professor in SSD 12/A1 - Private Law, which was renewed with unanimous decision in 2018. Professor GRECO's research focuses on the intersection of private law with financial regulation, particularly examining banking transparency, consumer protection in financial markets, and insurance law. His work explores how regulatory frameworks can balance investor protection with market efficiency. He has extensively analyzed contractual obligations in financial intermediation, usury regulations, and the evolving concept of family law within EU legal frameworks. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the practical application of legal principles in financial markets. Over the past decade, his research has evolved from examining specific contractual issues toward broader regulatory frameworks governing financial transparency and consumer protection. A significant portion of his recent work addresses the challenges of digitalization in financial markets and the need for updated regulatory approaches. Member appointed by the Bank of Italy to the Rome Board of the Banking and Financial Arbitrator (Vice President) Commissioner of the FIR (Savers' Compensation Fund) appointed by the Minister of Economy (2019) Director of the 2nd level Executive Master's Degree in Banking, Financial and Insurance Law Coordinator of the Research Unit in Business Law and Economics Member of the Mediation Commission at the National Council of Notaries Member of the Committee of Market Operators and Investors at Consob Coordinator of the COMI - Consob Intermediaries and Investor Protection Working Group Professor GRECO maintains regular student reception hours every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Department of Legal Sciences. His teaching focuses on Private Law Institutions, with documented course offerings through 2021. He has supervised teaching assistants who provide additional student support throughout the week.
Kim Seonghoon is an Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore Management University's School of Economics and serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA). He holds a PhD in Economics from The Ohio State University (2013), an MA from the same institution (2008), and a BA in Economics (Summa Cum Laude) from Sogang University (2007). His research spans health economics, labor economics, and public economics, with particular focus on how economic policies and shocks affect individual well-being and behavior. His work frequently employs large-scale datasets and quasi-experimental approaches to examine topics including health insurance impacts, income shocks, and policy evaluations. Kim's recent publications demonstrate a strong empirical focus on Asian economies (particularly South Korea and Singapore) and health-related economic behaviors. His articles exhibit methodological diversity including randomized experiments, longitudinal analyses, and natural experiments leveraging policy changes. Current research streams address pandemic impacts, aging populations, and immigration perceptions.
Tejaswini Herath is a Professor of Information Systems at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University. Her research focuses on information security governance, mobile payment technologies, and the ethical implications of technology adoption. She has contributed extensively to understanding cybersecurity challenges, digital privacy, and the socio-economic impacts of emerging technologies. Her work often bridges technical and organizational aspects, emphasizing frameworks for risk management and innovation adoption. Recent studies include analyses of mobile payment systems in developing economies, cryptocurrency valuation ethics, and pandemic-era technology governance lessons. Her research spans interdisciplinary topics such as phishing susceptibility, user behavior in digital environments, and the integration of cybersecurity into organizational strategies. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on practical applications of theoretical models like Bayesian post-audit frameworks and technology-organization-environment (TOE) models. Her work addresses both academic and industry audiences, advocating for balanced scorecard approaches to security performance measurement. Tejaswini Herath is actively involved in curriculum development for information systems education, emphasizing student motivation and learning outcomes in IS courses. She collaborates with global institutions to study cross-cultural technology adoption patterns and policy implications.
David Simon is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Economics since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California Davis (2013), an M.A. from the University of North Carolina Greensboro (2008), and a B.A. from Guilford College (2003). He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the Program on Children and Families. His research focuses on the Economics of Families and Children, including topics like child health, intergenerational human capital formation, and policy evaluation. He has published extensively on topics such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)’s impact on infant health, child welfare policy, and the effects of environmental factors like pollution on academic performance. Dr. Simon has been recognized with the AEJ Policy Best Paper Award (2018) and the Grillo Family Award for Excellence in Research (2016). His work bridges labor economics, health economics, and public policy, emphasizing applied econometric methods. He teaches courses in Intermediate Microeconomics and Health Economics at UConn. Key Appointments: Faculty Research Fellow, NBER (2017–present) Teaching: Intermediate Microeconomics, Health Economics Lab/Team Affiliations: Collaborates with NBER researchers on child welfare and policy projects
Yu (Yvette) Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She holds dual Ph.D.s in Economics (Texas A&M University, 2010) and Biology (Duke University, 2004), and a B.S. in Life Sciences from Peking University (1998). Her research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, food economics, applied econometrics, and environmental economics. She has been recognized with awards such as the Uma Lele Mentor Award (2023) and contributed to editorial roles at major journals like Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy . Her work addresses critical issues like consumer behavior in food markets, pandemic impacts on global food systems, and policy interventions for sustainable agriculture. Recent studies include analyzing incentive programs to curb brain drain and evaluating the effects of climate change on crop yields. She has advised numerous graduate students and collaborates across disciplines to address complex economic challenges. Education : Ph.D. in Economics, Texas A&M University, 2010 Ph.D. in Biology, Duke University, 2004 B.S. in Life Sciences, Peking University, 1998 Her research intersects agriculture, environment, and policy, with a focus on empirical methods and real-world applications. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to food security, pest management, and consumer preferences for sustainable products.
Angela Liu, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Drug Access and Affordability Initiative and the Center for Health Systems and Policy Modeling, where she conducts research on healthcare financing, managed care, and pharmaceutical policy with a focus on Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs. PhD in Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2024 MPH, University of Washington, 2019 BS in Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, 2016 Dr. Liu's research centers on health policy and its financial implications within the U.S. healthcare system. Her work explores Medicare and Medicare Advantage , insurance design , drug access and affordability , pricing and payment models , and healthcare expenditure . She uses a systems-level, supply-side approach to evaluate how policy changes affect patient outcomes, provider behavior, and cost efficiency. Her recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a strong focus on pharmaceutical policy (e.g., biosimilars, step therapy), geographic variation in spending , and avoidable hospitalizations . These works span journals like JAMA Health Forum and the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy , indicating a high-impact, policy-relevant research trajectory. June Culley Doctoral Scholarship, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2023 Dr. Liu has been involved in multiple research projects, including state-level Medigap reform and evaluations of price transparency tools. She collaborates extensively with senior researchers such as G. Anderson, M. Buntin, D. Polsky, and K.E. Anderson. While no formal advising roles are listed, her active research output and center affiliations suggest involvement in training and mentorship. She has not received external grant mentions in the provided text but participates in institutional initiatives that likely involve funded research. She is engaged in the Johns Hopkins Drug Access and Affordability Initiative and the Center for Health Systems and Policy Modeling , both of which support interdisciplinary research on health system performance and policy innovation.
