Kirabo Jackson

Kirabo Jackson is a Professor of Economics and the Abraham Harris Professor of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University. His research focuses on education and social policy, particularly the impact of public school funding, college-preparatory programs, educational tracking, and single-sex education on student outcomes. Jackson's work also examines teacher labor markets, including peer learning, student demographics, and teacher effectiveness. He has been recognized as one of the top scholars influencing educational policy by Education Week since 2016. His research has been supported by various organizations, including the National Science Foundation and the National Bureau of Economic Research. Jackson's work has been published in leading economics journals and has been featured in major media outlets. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his doctorate from Harvard University.

C. Kirabo Jackson is a Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University, specializing in Economics, Education Policy, Labor Economics, Public Finance, and Development Economics. His research explores the impact of school finance reforms, teacher effects on student outcomes, and the role of public spending in reducing inequality. He investigates how school spending influences educational and economic outcomes, as well as the effects of teacher quality and school competition on student achievement. His work also examines socioemotional development, school-based arrests, and the effectiveness of educational policies such as advanced placement incentives and charter school entry.