Lori Beaman

Lori Beaman is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University. Her research interests focus on the role of social networks in the labor market, agricultural technology adoption, and women's mobility. She holds a PhD from Yale University and is affiliated with the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. Beaman has received a National Science Foundation Early Career Development grant and serves as an associate editor of the Journal of Development Economics.

Lori A Beaman is a professor in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University, specializing in development economics and labor economics. Her research explores how social networks influence labor market outcomes, technology adoption, and gender disparities in economic opportunities. Beaman's work often focuses on developing countries, examining the impact of policies on women's empowerment, education, and financial inclusion. Her studies include randomized experiments in countries such as Mali, India, and Malawi, addressing issues like credit access, social networks, and gender bias in political representation. Her research contributes to understanding how structural and institutional factors shape economic development and labor market dynamics.