Dr. Elisabeth Gugl

Biography

Elisabeth Gugl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Victoria. Her primary research focus is in the areas of Family Economics, Public Economics, and Applied Microeconomic Theory. She investigates various issues related to family formation and dissolution, fertility decisions, and the investments in children while examining the dynamics of altruism within families and the implications of gender inequality on relationships. Gugl's academic work spans significant topics including microeconomic theory and public finance, contributing to a better understanding of labor economics as well. She teaches courses such as Intermediate Microeconomics II and Advanced Microeconomic Theory, where she delves into the complexities of economic analysis. Her research output includes notable publications in esteemed journals, examining themes like the efficiency of family bargaining models, tax competition, and the economic effects of joint tax benefit laws on women's lives. Additionally, Gugl has contributed to collective volumes that focus on challenges in tax reform in the global economy, further showcasing her expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of economics.

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