Assistant Professor of Economics, Villanova University
Cheryl Carleton is a Professor in the Economics Department at the Villanova School of Business, Villanova University where she teaches courses in Micro Theory, Labor Economics, Global Political Economy and Women in the Economy. In addition she serves as the Director for the Villanova Women's Professional Network and on the steering committee for the University's Gender and Women's Studies Program. Before coming to Villanova she worked at the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. Her main area of research is in labor economics and more particularly issues around women in the labor force.
Replacing workers has many costs
Apr 21, 2020 12:46 pm UTC| Economy
The labor market is changing rapidly with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Many organizations are laying off almost all of their workers, while others are considering which workers to lay off, which to furlough...
Why are more people doing gig work? They like it
Apr 02, 2018 16:49 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Thanks to companies like Lyft, TaskRabbit and Instacart, its never been easier for Americans who can afford it to zip from place to place, get groceries delivered or let someone else walk their dog. Likewise, the number of...
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