Kevin Stange

Kevin Stange is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan where he teaches graduate courses in economics, higher education policy, and quantitative methods. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research investigates the role of labor market and education policy in creating economic opportunities and narrowing inequality, spanning both K12 and postsecondary education. He is currently conducting research on a range of topics in higher education, including how postsecondary institutions respond to changes in workforce demand and the labor market effects of college major. He also recently co-edited a book on Productivity in Higher Education (U Chicago Press). His research has been published in numerous economics, education, and policy academic journals and featured in popular outlets. Dr. Stange holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from MIT.