Krista Ruffini

Assistant Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University

Krista Ruffini is an Assistant Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. Her research examines how government policies affect education, labor market, and health outcomes, with a focus on programs targeted to disadvantaged populations. Krista holds a PhD in Public Policy and an MA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley; an MPA from the London School of Economics; and a BA in Economics, International Relations, and Political Science from Boston University.

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Adults shield children when nutritional assistance ends

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  • Health Economics
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  • Poverty and Income Inequality