Pronouns: she, her, hers
Indigenous Economics Labor Economics Development Economics Urban Economics
I am an applied microeconomist with research interests in development and labor economics. I hold a PhD and an MA in economics from Duke University, an MSc in economics for development from the University of Oxford, and a BA in political science from the University of Florida. I was born and raised in the sunny state of Florida.
Personal Website:
sites.google.com/view/laurelewheeler/about/
I study issues of poverty and inequality in low-income countries and in North America. My research is empirical and conducted with a view toward informing policy. My current research agenda focuses on Indigenous economic development and labor markets in low-income countries.
Winter 2022
ECON 251 - Indigenous Economics
Fall 2021
ECON 251 - Indigenous Economics
ECON 462/603 - Urban Economics
Winter 2021
ECON 251 - Indigenous Economics
ECON 451/612 - Indigenous Economic Development
Fall 2020
ECON 462/603 - Urban Economics
Winter 2020
ECON 203 - Indigenous Economics
ECON 403/612 - Indigenous Economic Development