Becca Daniels

Becca Daniels

  • Lecturer, Economics
  • Ph.D. Duke University
  • Bachelor of Science George Washington University

Research Interests

My research focuses on the effect of precarious work on workers, children, and the broader economy. I study formal labor markets that contribute to wage stagnation, the growing gig economy, informal labor markets, and each of their effects on structural poverty. My research uses economic theory and econometric methods to understand how current labor market conditions and public policy influence the quality of low-wage work and child and family wellbeing

Professional Links

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Oltmans Ananat, E., Daniels, B., Fitz-Henley II, J., Gassman-Pines, A. (2022). Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance Access: Implications For Health And Well-Being. Health Affairs, (41) 11 1598-1606. (Link)
  • Theodos, B., Plerhoples Stacy, C., Jamison, J., Daniels, B. (2020). Do Not Swipe the Small Stuff: A Randomized Evaluation of Rules of Thumb-Based Financial Education. The Journal of Consumer Affairs, (54) 2 107-722.
  • Theodos, B., Plerhoples Stacy, C., Braga, B., Daniels, B. (2019). Affordable Homeownership: An Evaluation of the Near-Term Effects of Shared Equity Programs. Housing Policy Debate, (29) 6 865-879.
  • Theodos, B., Plerhoples Stacy, C., Daniels, B. (2018). A Random Assignment Evaluation of the Impacts of Financial Coaching Programs. Journal of Economic Behavior, (155) 140-158.

    Other(s)

  • Theodos, B., Pitingolo, R., Latham, S., Plerhoples, C., Daniels, B., Braga, B. (2017). Affordable Homeownership: An Evaluation of Shared Equity ProgramsUrban Institute.
  • Theodos, B., Pergamit, M., Hanson, D., Edelstein, S., Daniels, B., Srini, T. (2017). Pathways after High School: Evaluation of the Urban Alliance High School Internship ProgramUrban Institute.
  • Theodos, B., Plerhoples Stacy, C., Simms, M., Abazajian, K., Daniels, B., Hanson, D., Hahnel, A., Smith-Ramani, J. (2016). An Evaluation of Impacts of Two ‘Rules of Thumb’ for Credit Card RevolversUrban Institute.
  • Theodos, B., Pergamit, M., Hanson, D., Edelstein, S., Daniels, B. (2016). Embarking on College and Career: Interim Evaluation of Urban AllianceUrban Institute.
  • Theodos, B., Simms, M., Treskon, M., Plerhoples Stacy, C., Brash, R., Emam, D., Daniels, B., Collazos, J. (2015). An Evaluation of the Impacts and Implementation Approaches of Financial Coaching ProgramsUrban Institute.

    • Presentations

  • Daniels, B. (2022). “The Effect of the Philadelphia Fair Workweek Standard on the Daily Lives of Low-Wage Workers and their Families” Presented at the Association of Public Policy and Administration Association of Public Policy and Administration Annual Conference Washington, DC