Laura E. Connolly

Laura E Connolly

Contact

  • Assistant Professor of Economics, College of Business
  • PhD, Economics, University of Alabama
  • BA, Mathematics/Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Biography

Laura Connolly broader research interests include labor economics, economics of gender, public policy, and applied microeconomics. Her current work examines the role of gender in the labor market, and how public policies or economic shocks impact labor market outcomes across different populations. Dr. Connolly also serves as the campus advisor to the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, boating, and watching college football and basketball games.

Teaching Interests

  • Labor Economics
  • Economic Decision Analysis
  • Microeconomic Theory 

Research Interests

  • Labor Economics
  • Economics of Gender
  • Public Policy
  • Applied Microeconomics