My research is generally related to public policy and child well-being, with a central theme of risk-taking behavior.
Current Projects
The Cross-Border Spillover Effects of Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries on Child Protective Services Reporting
Analyze the cross-border spill-over effects of marijuana dispensaries by Wisconsin borders in Michigan and Illinois to Wisconsin families using a difference-in-differences design and restricted Child Protective Services data from the Wisconsin Administrative Data Core.
Impact of Sports Gambling Laws on Payday Lending
Evaluate the effects of sports gambling laws on payday lending using a difference-in-differences approach and Clarity payday lending data.
Minimum Wage Generosity and Racial Disparities in Geographic Access to Financial Services
Research project with Professor Megan Doherty Bea that investigates the effects of minimum wage law changes to payday lending and banking.
Money Matters online financial literacy program development
Developing Money Matters online financial education program together with UW-Extension.