Dr. Melody Harvey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences