Judi Bartfeld is a Professor of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Human Ecology and serves as Faculty Liaison for the Division of Extension. Her research focuses on food insecurity, food assistance policies, and post-divorce economic well-being of families. She holds affiliations with the Health and Well-Being Institute, Institute for Research on Poverty, Center for Financial Security, and Applied Population Lab. She earned her PhD in Social Welfare from UW-Madison and a BS in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University. Her work bridges academic research and public policy, emphasizing actionable insights for non-academic audiences through Extension collaborations. Her research interests include child support systems, shared custody arrangements’ economic impacts, and state-level policies affecting food security. Notable contributions include evaluating the Community Eligibility Provision’s effects on school attendance and analyzing cross-national differences in post-separation family dynamics between Wisconsin and Finland. Bartfeld has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and policy reports, including the 2015 book SNAP Matters . Her leadership of the RIDGE program (2014 USDA Honor Award) fostered national collaboration among food security researchers. Ongoing projects examine neighborhood effects on child support compliance and the role of financial shocks in household food insecurity. Grants include collaborations on child placement economics and child support policy analyses. Her Extension work produces county-level food security reports for Wisconsin’s 72 counties, translating complex data into practical resources for policymakers and community organizations.
Gisella Kagy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Human Ecology. Her research focuses on development economics, with emphases on gender dynamics in labor markets, microenterprise behavior, and the long-term impacts of early-life health shocks in low-income countries. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder (2015) alongside MA and BS degrees in Economics and Applied Mathematics. Key areas of research include gender disparities in informal labor market resilience, microentrepreneur bargaining dynamics, and the legacy effects of maternal-child health programs in Bangladesh. Kagy has conducted fieldwork in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Bangladesh, leveraging experimental methods and original data collection. Her work appears in top journals like the World Bank Economic Review , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , and American Economic Review: Insights . Recipient of awards including the Hewlett Foundation Dissertation Fellowship (2013–2015) Principal investigator on $3.3 million+ in grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank, and others Co-lead on Ethiopia’s Inclusive Labor Markets Study and Ghana’s Aburi Firm Study Her teaching portfolio includes courses on development economics, microeconomic theory, and inequality/discrimination at both UW-Madison and Vassar College. Kagy actively contributes to academic networks like J-PAL and serves on editorial review boards for 15+ economics journals.
Dr. Rebecca McKibbin is a Senior Lecturer at The University of Sydney, specializing in applied microeconomics with a focus on health economics and aging. Her research examines pharmaceutical regulations' impact on medical practice and public health insurance incentives. She holds a PhD from Yale University and is affiliated with the university's Social Sciences Building. Education: PhD in Economics, Yale University Research Interests: Health Economics Public Finance Economics of Aging Applied Econometrics Pharmaceutical Markets Public Policy Analysis Her recent work explores healthcare utilization during the pandemic and pharmaceutical market dynamics. She teaches Health Economics (ECOS3017) and Applications of Economic Policy (ECOS2030), and has previously taught Labour Economics (ECOS3008). Her research has been published in journals like Review of Economics and Statistics and Journal of Health Economics . Dr. McKibbin maintains a personal website with working papers and CV at link , and can be contacted at rebecca.mckibbin@sydney.edu.au .
Tobias Schmidt is a Senior Research Fellow at the Research Centre of the Deutsche Bundesbank. His primary affiliations include the Bundesbank's Research Professors and Research Fellows group, focusing on household finance, survey methodology, and innovation activities of firms. He has been a Senior Researcher at the Research Centre since 2007. His research expertise spans Household finance and wealth distribution, Expectations formation of households and firms, Methodological innovations in survey design and implementation, Payment systems and cash usage patterns, Innovation strategies and knowledge management in firms. His recent work emphasizes cross-country comparisons in homeownership and inflation expectations during crises, leveraging the Bundesbank's Panel on Household Finances (PHF) and Eurosystem surveys. Key contributions include analyzing Germany's cash dominance, survey interviewer effects on financial literacy measurements, and cross-country payment behavior. He has presented at major conferences including the Verein für Socialpolitik Annual Meetings, European Survey Research Association (ESRA), and the ECB Workshop on Payment Surveys. His work features prominently in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Happiness Studies , Journal of Housing Economics , and International Journal of Central Banking . His current projects include studying pandemic impacts on household finances and the role of central bank communication in shaping inflation expectations. He collaborates with international institutions such as the ECB and ZEW Mannheim.
Panagiota Tzamourani is a Senior Economist at the Research Centre of the Deutsche Bundesbank, specializing in household finance, survey methodology, and macroeconomic analysis. Her work focuses on understanding household financial behavior, wealth distribution, and the distributional effects of economic policies. She has contributed to designing and analyzing major surveys like the Panel on Household Finances (PHF), providing critical insights into household debt patterns and financial literacy across Europe. Her research spans topics such as climate change behavior, the impact of monetary policy on asset prices, and the role of interviewer effects in survey data quality. Tzamourani’s work emphasizes methodological rigor, particularly in latent variable models and bootstrap techniques. She has published extensively in journals like the European Economic Review and the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, and her findings inform policy debates on inequality, financial stability, and sustainable economic practices.
Professor Emanuele Giovannetti holds a Professorship in Economics at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where he is affiliated with the School of Economics, Finance and Law. He also serves as a Governing Body Fellow at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, and as Vice-Rapporteur for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Study Group 1. His research focuses on digital inclusion, the economics of networks, crowdfunding, technology adoption, and competition policy in network industries. He has advised governments, competition authorities, and businesses globally, particularly in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Education: PhD in Economics (Trinity College, University of Cambridge, 1997), MPhil in Economics (University of Cambridge, 1991), and Laurea cum laude in Statistics and Economics (University of Rome La Sapienza, 1990). Research Interests: Market power in internet infrastructure Mobile internet access and diffusion Crowdfunding mechanisms and social capital Regional disparities in technology adoption Competition policy in network industries Key Achievements: Principal investigator for EU-funded projects totaling over €4 million, including the Horizon 2020 EDDIE project. Co-editor of The Internet Revolution: A Global Perspective (Cambridge University Press). Recipient of Italian National Scientific Qualifications as a Full Professor in Economics (2014). Teaching: Leads modules on econometrics at ARU, focusing on applied projects using Stata software. Has taught at the University of Cambridge, University of Rome, and other institutions. Professional Roles: Member of the ITU Telecommunication Development Advisory Group and editorial board of Eurasian Business Review . Active in policy work, including contributions to the UK Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and the South African Competition Commission. Media Engagement: Published articles in The Conversation and featured in BBC Look East , Brentwood Gazette , and industry journals.
Gabriel Ehrlich is the Director of the Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE) at the University of Michigan's Department of Economics, within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan and leads RSQE’s forecasting of the U.S. and Michigan economies, presenting regularly to state officials. His research focuses on macroeconomics, urban and regional economics, and forecasting, with notable work on Medicaid expansion impacts, housing policy, and labor markets. His analyses have been featured in the Washington Post , Economist , and New England Journal of Medicine . Key projects include assessments of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion, brownfield redevelopment, and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. His academic contributions span economic forecasting methodologies, hedonic pricing models, and firm reputation dynamics. Collaborations include work with the Congressional Budget Office and interdisciplinary teams on issues like electric vehicle labor dynamics and public debt implications. RSQE, under his leadership, produces quarterly U.S. and Michigan economic outlooks, complemented by fiscal impact analyses. His research bridges microdata and macroeconomic trends, emphasizing policy relevance and methodological innovation.
Judith K. Hellerstein is a Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland. She joined the faculty in 1996 and holds affiliations with the Maryland Population Research Center and the National Bureau of Economic Research. Her research focuses on labor market outcomes across gender, race, and ethnicity, with notable work on spatial labor markets, workplace segregation, and the socioeconomic impacts of business cycles on family structures. Hellerstein earned her PhD from Harvard University in 1994. She teaches advanced courses such as ECON771 (Advanced Labor Economics) and ECON326 (Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis). Her research explores intersections of economics and social policy, including topics like labor market networks, racial disparities in employment, and gender dynamics in occupational choices. Her publications span journals like the Journal of Labor Economics , Journal of Urban Economics , and Review of Economics and Statistics , reflecting her expertise in urban, labor, and applied microeconomic issues. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her extensive academic contributions have influenced policy debates on inequality and labor market structures. Hellerstein advises graduate students such as Sebastian Montano Correa and John Soriano. Her affiliated research groups at the Maryland Population Research Center and NBER facilitate collaborations on topics like demographic trends and economic disparities. She has also contributed to datasets like the 1990 Decennial Employer-Employee Dataset, advancing empirical labor economics research.
Igor Martins is a Research Fellow in Economic History at Lund University's School of Economics and Management, focusing on African economic development, colonial institutions, and inequality. His research includes major projects on the Cape Colony's economic history and labor transformations in postcolonial Ghana, utilizing quantitative methods and big data analysis. Research Focus: Long-term impacts of slavery, labor informality in Africa, and resilience to economic shrinking in developing economies. Awards: Teacher of the Year (2020) and INSPIRE Project Award (2017) for contributions to international research cooperation. Teaching: Develops courses on academic writing, emerging economies, and colonial history, recognized with teaching excellence awards.
Eleanor Woodhouse is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at University College London (UCL) within the Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy. She holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration (cum laude) from Bocconi University, a Master’s in Modern European Studies from UCL, and a BA in French and Italian from Oxford University. Her research focuses on comparative politics, public administration, and governance, particularly examining how agency relations function in modern governance structures. Key areas include public-private partnerships (PPPs), electoral systems, and corruption dynamics. Dr. Woodhouse previously held a Max Weber postdoctoral fellowship at the European University Institute and worked at the European Commission’s Directorate-General of Education and Culture. She is a recipient of the Fulbright-Schuman Fellowship (2016/2017). Her work bridges theoretical political science with practical governance challenges, emphasizing empirical analysis through experimental and comparative methodologies. Her research has explored topics such as the distributive politics of PPPs, the impact of electoral accountability on local corruption in Italy, and the relationship between electoral rules and women’s political representation. She has published in leading journals like Journal of Public Policy and Comparative Political Studies , and co-authored Partnership Communities (Cambridge University Press, 2021). Teaching focuses on policy-making processes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Pedro Carneiro is a Professor of Economics at University College London (UCL), holding a prominent position in the Department of Economics. He concurrently serves as a Research Fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and a Research Economist at the Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice. As a Fellow of both the Econometric Society and the International Association of Applied Econometrics, Carneiro maintains significant influence in economic research circles. He also contributes to academic discourse as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Econometrics and the Econometrics Journal. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago, complemented by a Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from University College London: PhD in Economics, University of Chicago Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE, University College London Professor Carneiro's research spans several interconnected domains within economics, with particular emphasis on Labor Economics , Economics of Education , Development Economics , and Econometrics . His work consistently addresses questions of human capital formation, intergenerational mobility, and the effectiveness of social policies. Through rigorous experimental methods, he examines how early childhood interventions, educational policies, and labor market programs affect individual outcomes and societal development. His research frequently employs randomized controlled trials across diverse international contexts including the United Kingdom, Chile, Ecuador, The Gambia, and North Macedonia, demonstrating both methodological sophistication and global relevance. Analysis of Carneiro's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on experimental evaluations of social programs, particularly those targeting early childhood development and education. His work demonstrates increasing attention to the mechanisms through which parental investments, classroom dynamics, and integrated service delivery affect child outcomes. A notable trend is the expansion of his research geographically, moving beyond European contexts to include more studies in Latin America and Africa. His publications in top journals like the American Economic Review, Econometrica, and the Journal of Political Economy reflect both the quality and policy relevance of his research. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges economics with education, health, and social policy domains. Professor Carneiro has received significant recognition for his scholarly contributions: Fellow of the Econometric Society Fellow of the International Association of Applied Econometrics Throughout his career, Carneiro has secured substantial research funding to support his experimental work on early childhood interventions, education policies, and labor market programs. His collaborations with institutions like the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice have produced influential policy evaluations that inform social program design across multiple countries. While the specific details of his current advisees aren't listed in the provided materials, his extensive publication record with numerous co-authors suggests active mentorship of junior researchers and PhD students in economics and related fields. Professor Carneiro's research operates at the intersection of several important initiatives including work with the Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice, which focuses on advancing empirical methods for policy evaluation. His collaborations with the Institute for Fiscal Studies connect his academic research directly to policy applications, ensuring his findings have real-world impact on social programs and economic policy. His work on early childhood interventions often involves partnerships with government agencies and international development organizations, creating a bridge between academic research and practical implementation.
Dr. Daniel Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at University College London (UCL). His research focuses on econometric methods for evaluating macroeconomic policies and developing statistical inference techniques applicable to realistic macroeconomic data. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a B.A. from Princeton University. He previously served as a Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and currently holds non-academic roles at the Banque de France and the Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice. His work includes creating the Weekly Economic Index (WEI), a real-time economic activity measurement tool, and he leads the CreMac project funded by an ERC Starting Grant. He also serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Econometric Methods . Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University (2013–2018) B.A. in Economics, Princeton University Research Interests: Econometric methods for causal inference in time-series data Macroeconomic policy evaluation (monetary/fiscal) Statistical identification and testing Real-time economic measurement via the Weekly Economic Index (WEI) HAR inference and clustering algorithms Grants & Awards: European Research Council Starting Grant (StG-101161596 CreMac) Consultancy & Advisory: Consultant, Banque de France (2024–present) Academic Consultant, Bank of England (2024–present) Research Staff, Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice (2022–present) Key Contributions: His publications emphasize methodological advancements in macroeconometrics, including shock identification, volatility analysis, and real-time economic tracking. He has organized major conferences such as the NY Fed-Board of Governors Conference on Empirical Macroeconomics and the Oxford-NY Fed-Bank of England Conference on Monetary Economics.
Chaoran Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at York University, affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Toronto (2017), an M.A. from the same institution (2011), and a B.Econ. from Fudan University (2010). Prior to York, he taught at the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on macroeconomics and economic development, particularly exploring cross-country productivity differences through resource misallocation, structural transformation, technology adoption, and incomplete market models. He employs general equilibrium frameworks and microdata to analyze issues like inequality, land markets, and labor mobility. Key research themes include the interplay between health systems and economic inequality, gender disparities in structural change, and the effects of land security on economic productivity. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis to inform development policies. Chen has published widely on topics ranging from financial systems and managerial inputs to agricultural productivity in Africa. His work demonstrates a commitment to understanding systemic barriers to economic growth and equity. He is currently based at York University’s Department of Economics, with a focus on advancing knowledge in development macroeconomics through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Audrey Guo is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. She joined in Fall 2019 after earning her PhD in Economics from Stanford University and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on public, labor, and health economics, examining how social insurance policies and taxation impact firm behavior and public policy outcomes. Key themes include unemployment insurance tax effects on multi-plant firms, disability benefit implications for veteran employment, and the interplay between healthcare consumer behavior and policy design. Notable publications include analyses of payroll tax incidence in unemployment insurance systems, state business tax impacts on plant closures, and forward-looking healthcare consumer decisions during pregnancy. Her work emphasizes rigorous econometric methods using administrative microdata. No scientific awards explicitly listed but demonstrates strong publication activity in policy-relevant areas. No grants or advising roles detailed in provided materials. Labs/teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, though her research likely collaborates with policy organizations and data providers.
Niek Stadhouders serves as a Research Fellow at the Department of Ethics, Governance and Society within the School of Business and Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, while concurrently holding an assistant professor position at Radboud University Nijmegen. His academic foundation includes a PhD from Radboud University Medical Center (2019), with current ancillary activities at Radboud UMC through mid-2027. His educational background features: PhD, Radboud University Medical Center (2019) Stadhouders' research centers on health economics and policy analysis, with primary expertise in healthcare cost structures, socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes, and hospital care utilization. His work critically examines cost control mechanisms, quality improvement initiatives, and the socioeconomic determinants of health expenditure. Recent investigations focus on Dutch healthcare system dynamics, including long-term care financing, health insurance valuation, and pandemic policy responses, employing methodological approaches ranging from instrumental variable analysis to mixed-methods frameworks. His 2025 publications reveal a concentrated focus on contemporary healthcare challenges: deinstitutionalized long-term care economics, hospital spending projections using microdata, health insurance willingness-to-pay, and socioeconomic decomposition of health disparities. These works demonstrate consistent application of advanced econometric techniques within the Dutch context, with emerging emphasis on policy-relevant modeling for pandemic responses and equity-focused healthcare financing. Stadhouders contributes to academic discourse as a member of the editorial board for Health Policy , influencing scholarly standards in health economics research.
