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Megan Doherty Bea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on consumer finance and financial well-being, specifically exploring the causes and consequences of socioeconomic financial inequality within the American context. By employing a sociological perspective enriched by insights from law, economics, and geography, she investigates a diverse range of topics. Recent studies by Bea have addressed the financial security of young adults and the access to financial services within communities. Her notable publications include research on racial inequality in the mortgage market, the life course perspective on community investment, and the relational dynamics in consumer credit markets.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences