I am an economist working in Applied Microeconomics and Political Economy.

After completing my Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Oxford, I continued my research at Oxford as a Career Development Fellow in Economics at Mansfield College and a Lecturer in Economics at Trinity College. I have also held visiting research positions at Harvard University, the University of Venice, and the European University Institute.

My research is on the causes and consequences of economic, social, and political disparities. Much of my work has focused on the U.S. South, and in particular the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), which is one of the most transformative civil rights laws in U.S. history. My recent articles have been published in the Journal of Political Economy, Economics & Politics, and the Oxford Review of Economic Policy. My ongoing research continues to explore the impact of institutional reforms on inequality, particularly in historical contexts where institutional legacies impact present-day disparities.

Teaching has been an integral and rewarding part of my academic journey. I have taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate economics courses at Oxford, while also mentoring students and contributing to admissions and governance at both departmental and college levels.