Definition
Maya Rossin‑Slater is a Canadian‑American economist and academic who specializes in labor economics, health economics, and public policy. She holds a faculty position at Northwestern University, where she conducts research on topics such as family leave, education, and mental health.
Overview
Rossin‑Slater is a professor of economics at Northwestern University and is affiliated with the university’s Institute for Policy Research. Her research investigates how public policies affect labor market outcomes, health, and education. She has authored or co‑authored numerous articles in peer‑reviewed journals, and her work is frequently cited in academic and policy circles. Notable areas of focus include the economic and health impacts of parental leave policies, the relationship between school environments and student outcomes, and the effects of macroeconomic shocks on mental health. Rossin‑Slater has also contributed to policy discussions through testimony before legislative bodies and participation in advisory panels.
Etymology/Origin
The surname “Rossin‑Slater” appears to be a hyphenated combination of two family names, a practice common in English‑speaking countries. The given name “Maya” is of multiple origins, including Hebrew (meaning “water”) and Greek (derived from “Maia,” a mythological figure). No specific etymological significance linked to her professional identity has been documented.
Characteristics
- Research Methodology: Utilizes econometric analysis, natural experiments, and large‑scale administrative data sets to evaluate policy effects.
- Key Topics:
- Family and parental leave legislation and its labor market consequences.
- Educational policy, including school quality and student achievement.
- Health economics, with emphasis on mental‑health outcomes related to economic conditions.
- Publications: Articles appear in journals such as American Economic Review, Journal of Labor Economics, and Health Affairs.
- Professional Service: Serves on editorial boards of academic journals and participates in governmental and non‑governmental advisory committees on labor and health policy.
Related Topics
- Labor economics
- Health economics
- Education economics
- Family leave policy
- Public‑policy evaluation
- Econometrics and causal inference
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