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 how public policies and international trade impact labor market outcomes. 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. I enjoy traveling and watching college football and basketball games. 

My broader research interests include labor economics, international trade, and applied microeconomics. Some 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. ​​Other research projects examine the gender wage gap and the presence of a "glass cliff" among city managers in Florida. I also have a research project that analyzes how disasters affect venture capital firms. 

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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