Joseph Vavra
William H. Abbott Professor of Economics
How Can the US Knit a Smarter Safety Net?
Economists are using the experience of recent crises to understand how to better support people in difficult times.
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Biography
Joseph Vavra, Professor of Economics, studies macroeconomics and monetary economics, the influence of housing on the macroeconomy and the effects of regional business cycles on aggregate activity.
In his recent research argues that monetary policy actions such as QE1 during the Great Recession amplified inequality and explores the consequences of stimulus policies during the pandemic.
Vavra holds multiple degrees (Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A.) all in economics from Yale University. Additionally, he earned a B.A. (magna cum laude) in math, mathematical economic analysis, and statistics from Rice University.
Research Interests
My research interests are in empirical macroeconomics, business cycles and monetary policy, with a particular focus on the implications of microdata for aggregate phenomenon and on whether the same policies may have different effects if engaged during different phases of the business cycle.
2024 - 2025 Course Schedule
| Number | Course Title | Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Macroeconomics and the Business Environment | 2025 (Winter) | |
| Research Seminar | 2024 (Autumn) | |
| Research Seminar | 2025 (Winter) | |
| Research Seminar | 2025 (Spring) | |
| Workshop in Macro and International Economics | 2025 (Winter) |
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Savvy Refinancers Reinforce Mortgage-Market Inequality
The problem is larger than previously calculated.
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Do Shoppers Have Too Many Choices?
US consumer goods are proliferating rapidly, with implications for consumers and companies.
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