Alison Andrew

Alison Andrew is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Department of Economics and Trinity College. She is a development and labor economist with research interests in the economics of gender, marriage, and education. Her current work focuses on India, Colombia, and the UK. She is also a Tutorial Fellow at Trinity College. Her research spans development, health, inequality, and labor economics, with regional focus on South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the UK.

Alison Andrew's research focuses on understanding the impacts of policy and social changes on families, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work explores inequalities in children's home learning experiences, gendered divisions of labor, and the effects of early childhood interventions on child development. She also examines the economic implications of mental health interventions and the role of social networks in shaping socioeconomic outcomes. Her studies often use real-time data and randomized controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of policies aimed at improving education, health, and labor market outcomes. Andrew's research highlights the intersection of gender, education, and economic development, with a focus on vulnerable populations in low-income settings.