Regular biography
Kevin Milligan is a Professor of Economics at the Vancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia. He is also affiliated with the CD Howe Institute and the National Bureau of Economic Research. Since 2011, he has served as co-editor of the Canadian Tax Journal. He studied at Queen’s University and the University of Toronto, receiving his PhD in 2001. His thesis was awarded the 2002 National Tax Association dissertation award. His research spans the fields of public and labour economics, with a focus on the economics of children and the elderly, as well as other tax and labour market policy topics.
Scholar-generated biography
Kevin Milligan is a Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia, specializing in public finance, taxation, social policy, and labour economics. His research explores the impact of public policies on family well-being, maternal labor supply, and child development. Milligan's work includes examining how child tax benefits influence family expenditures and children's health, as well as the effects of maternity leave policies on maternal employment and child development. He also investigates the role of social assistance programs and regional grants in shaping economic outcomes. His research often employs rigorous empirical methods to evaluate policy interventions and their long-term effects on individuals and families.