Joni Hersch
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Companies have little incentive to fight workplace sexual harassment, Vanderbilt economist explains
New research by Vanderbilt economist Joni Hersch finds there are not strong enough incentives to push companies to eliminate or mitigate the risk of workplace sexual harassment. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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For women re-entering workforce, sharing personal information may get you hired
New first-of-its-kind research from two Vanderbilt Law School economists contradicts conventional wisdom and finds a female applicant strongly raises her chances of getting hired if she gives personal information clarifying her resume gaps. Read MoreMay 19, 2016
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New York Times: Why you can’t catch up
Contrary to popular belief, a prestigious graduate degree does not make up for a less-than-elite undergraduate one, according to new research by law and economics professor Joni Hersch. Read MoreAug 4, 2014
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Women with elite education opting out of full-time careers
...first-of-its-kind research by Vanderbilt professor of law and economics Joni Hersch shows that female graduates of elite undergraduate universities are working much fewer hours than their counterparts from less selective institutions. Read MoreApr 8, 2013
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Workers receive higher pay for the risk of sexual harassment on the job
Economist Joni Hersch has calculated the first measures of sexual harassment risks at work by industry, age group, and sex. Hersch finds that female workers are six times more likely than male workers to experience sexual harassment on the job. Read MoreNov 17, 2011
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Vanderbilt value-of-life study shows Mexican immigrants fare far worse than other immigrants, U.S. natives
Joni Hersch (click to download a high-resoultion version of this photo) It has been long suspected that Mexican immigrants often work on dangerous and unpleasant jobs for low pay. New research by Vanderbilt University Law School professors Joni Hersch and… Read MoreOct 26, 2010