I am an Assistant Professor of Economics at Michigan Technological University where I  currently teach undergraduate economics courses. The overarching goal of my research is to contribute to the ongoing discussion regarding the dynamics of labor market inequality and how various shocks and public policies impact labor market outcomes by gender. I earned my undergraduate degrees in economics and mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I received my PhD in economics from the University of Alabama. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, boating, skiing, and watching college football and basketball games. 

My broader research interests include labor economics, economics of gender, and  international trade. One strand of my current research examines various employment dynamics in Brazil, including what types of firms create stable jobs and the impact of increased trade with China on labor market outcomes by gender and industry reallocation. ​​Another area of my research research examines the role of gender within specific occupations, often high-skilled, traditionally male occupations. Specifically I study the gender wage gap and the presence of a "glass cliff" among city managers in Florida. 

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 If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. 

Laura Connolly
email: leconn@mtu.edu
​office: (906) 487-2809