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Melody Harvey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in the intersection of policy analysis, economics, and human ecology. Her research investigates how public policies influence the financial capability, decisions, and well-being of economically vulnerable populations. With a particular focus on K-16 financial education policies, Harvey examines their effects on financial outcomes among youth and young adults across various socioeconomic groups. Additionally, she explores the heterogeneities in the implementation of consumer policy and the role of financial regulations in accessing alternative financial services.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences