A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century have slowed significantly, and that none of the …
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La Follette student projects inform real-world policymaking in Wisconsin
Research projects by La Follette graduate students are currently helping to inform items in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 state budget proposal.
Spring 2025 faculty awards
Associate Professor Yang Wang was named a Vilas Associate. Professor Susan Yackee’s paper won the Kenneth J. Meier Award.
New research from La Follette reveals a genetic influence on quitting smoking
The novel study, led by Associate Professor Lauren Schmitz, is among the first in economics to combine genetic information and data from a randomized controlled study.
Work by Fletcher, Barcellos cited in President Biden’s Economic Report
La Follette faculty members Jason Fletcher and Silvia Barcellos were cited in the Economic Report of the President that was delivered to congress on January 10.
New faculty Q&A: Silvia Helena Barcellos
Silvia Helena Barcellos joined the La Follette School’s faculty in fall 2024. She discusses her research, teaching, and more.
La Follette bolsters its world-class faculty
La Follette is thrilled to welcome three new faculty members this fall: Silvia Barcellos, Myriam Grégoire-Zawilski, and Amber Wichowsky.
La Follette faculty promotions: Schmitz earns tenure, Durrance now full professor
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents awarded La Follette School faculty member Lauren Schmitz tenure, effective this fall.
2024 Kohl Competition winners announced
The Kohl Competition awards funding to faculty research projects that exemplify evidence-based policymaking and meaningfully shape public policy.
The opioid crisis complicates a healthcare system already troubling Wisconsinites
Christine Durrance explains the opioid epidemic, its impact on children and families, and how Wisconsin residents are affected.