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I am a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Harris School of Public Policy at UChicago.
I study jobs and occupational choice in developing countries. My work examines the constraints and preferences that shape whether individuals can find good jobs and economic opportunities, and on policies and programs that can increase employment and earnings
I received my PhD in the Economics Department at Yale University in 2022.
I am on the Job Market in 2024-2025.
Email: barkern@uchicago.edu
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