Regular biography
Maria Fitzpatrick is a professor of economics at Cornell University, affiliated with the Department of Economics. Her research focuses on public finance, economics of education, labor economics, and the economics of the family. She studies how public programs shape children’s well-being and long-run human capital, with an emphasis on school-embedded health services and early childhood education policies. Fitzpatrick links large administrative datasets and applies causal methods to generate evidence for policymakers. She is also involved in research on teacher labor markets, retirement and health, incarceration's effects on families, and child maltreatment. Fitzpatrick is the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the Brooks School of Public Policy and codirects the National Data Archive for Child Abuse and Neglect.
Scholar-generated biography
Maria Fitzpatrick is a professor specializing in Child and Family Policy, Economics of Education, Labor Economics, and Public Finance. Her research explores the impact of early childhood education policies on child development, maternal labor supply, and the broader childcare sector. She examines how public investments in education and social programs affect long-term outcomes for children and families. Her work also investigates retirement incentives, pension reforms, and the role of public policy in shaping labor market behaviors. Fitzpatrick's research highlights the interplay between education, labor, and public finance, with a focus on equity and effectiveness in policy design.