Barbara Biasi

Barbara Biasi is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Yale University's School of Management. Her research focuses on education, labor issues, public finance, innovation, and AI. Her work examines how to allocate scarce resources across schools and students to ensure high-quality education for all, as well as the impact of teacher compensation on labor markets and school spending differences. Professor Biasi holds a PhD from Stanford University and has published in top journals such as the Quarterly Journal of Economics and the American Economic Journal. She has received several awards, including the 2024 Best Paper Award from the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy and an ERC Starting Grant in 2022.

Barbara Biasi is an economist whose research focuses on labor markets, education policy, and public finance. Her work examines how institutional and policy changes affect labor market outcomes, particularly in education and public sector employment. She investigates topics such as wage bargaining, teacher labor markets, school finance, and the impact of education on innovation. Her research also explores the role of mental health and identity in shaping career choices and the effectiveness of school capital investments. Biasi's studies often highlight the interplay between economic incentives and social equity, offering insights into how policy design can influence labor mobility and educational outcomes.