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Degrees: Ph.D. in Economics from Louisiana State 青瓜视频
M.S. in Economics from Louisiana State 青瓜视频
M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the 青瓜视频 of Maryland at College Park
B.S. in Mathematics from Xavier 青瓜视频 of Louisiana
Bio: Jhacova Williams is an applied microeconomist focusing primarily on economic history and cultural economics. Her previous work has examined Southern culture and the extent to which historical events have impacted the political behavior and economic outcomes of Southern Black Americans. Recent examples include historical lynchings and the political participation of Blacks; and Confederate symbols and Black-White labor market differentials. She has also done a series of projects investigating the role of structural racism in shaping racial economic disparities in labor markets. Prior to joining American 青瓜视频, she worked at Xavier 青瓜视频 of Louisiana, Clemson 青瓜视频, the Economic Policy Institute, and RAND Corporation.

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