Elisa Jácome

Elisa Jácome is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on public finance and labor economics, with an emphasis on domestic policy issues related to immigration, healthcare, and the criminal justice system. Her work examines topics such as the impact of mental healthcare access on criminal activity, the effect of immigration policies on crime reporting, and the relationship between mass incarceration and women’s marriage and labor market outcomes. She is also interested in intergenerational mobility and has co-authored studies on the economic mobility of immigrants and changes in mobility over time in the United States.

Elisa Jacome is a labor economist at Northwestern University, specializing in labor economics and public economics. Her research explores the economic impacts of immigration, incarceration, and public policy on mobility, crime, and mental health. Jacome's work includes analyzing intergenerational mobility among immigrants, the relationship between mental health and criminal involvement, and the effects of immigration enforcement on crime reporting. She has also examined the economic implications of mass incarceration and water scarcity. Her publications often highlight the intersection of economic policy and social outcomes, contributing to understanding how public policies shape individual and community well-being.