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Petra Persson is an Associate Professor of Economics at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. She also holds a courtesy appointment as Associate Professor of Health Policy. Persson's scholarly work is characterized by her research interests in family economics, health economics, and public finance. Her research encompasses various topics, including health disparities, maternal and child well-being, family structure behavior, fertility policy, and the design of social insurance systems. She has published articles in leading peer-reviewed journals, such as the American Economic Review and the Journal of Political Economy. Persson has received accolades such as the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and has also been involved in several academic appointments, including her role as a Faculty Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. She earned her PhD in Economics from Columbia University in 2013 and has held postdoctoral positions at Stanford University and Harvard Kennedy School, which further refined her focus on public policy and economic research.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and conducting research in Economics and Health Policy.
Stanford Institute Economic Policy Research • Stanford, CA
Engaged in research related to economic policy.
Harvard Kennedy School •
Focused on women in public policy.
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