Regular biography
Patrick Button is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine (2015), an M.A. from the University of Toronto (2010), and a B.A. from the University of Regina (2008). His research interests are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. Dr. Button's contact details are available at pbutton@tulane.edu, and his profile page can be accessed at https://www.economics.utoronto.ca/index.php/index/person/person/faculty/2623.
Scholar-generated biography
Patrick Button is an economist and director of the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science at Tulane University. His research focuses on discrimination, aging, disability, law and economics, and LGBTQ issues. He investigates how age discrimination affects older workers, particularly during economic downturns, and evaluates the effectiveness of legal protections against discrimination. His work also examines the intersectional experiences of older women and the impact of disability discrimination laws. Button employs field experiments and audit studies to gather empirical evidence on discrimination in hiring and access to services. His research highlights the role of policy in mitigating discrimination and promoting equity in labor markets.