Dr. Daniel Schneider

Biography

Daniel Schneider is a Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the Harvard Kennedy School and a faculty member in the Department of Sociology. His work centers around the intersections of inequality, social policy, and social demography, with a particular focus on how precarious and unpredictable work schedules impact household economic security, worker health, and family well-being. Schneider's research has documented phenomena such as class inequality in parenting roles and the effects of economic resources on marriage and fertility decisions, particularly in the context of the Great Recession. His previous academic experience includes serving as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Postdoctoral Scholar in Health Policy Research at UC Berkeley and UCSF, where he engaged in essential research related to health policy. Schneider has also taught multiple courses on these subjects, contributing to the understanding of socio-economic dynamics in contemporary society.

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