Dania Francis
Affiliate
Associate Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts Boston
Discipline
Economics,
Education,
Public Policy
Email
dania.francis@umb.edu
Unless we address the structures that perpetuate inequality, making all the "right" choices can only get individuals so far.
Dania V. Francis is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her current research involves using experimental and quasi-experimental methods to identify structural causes of racial and socioeconomic academic disparities. More broadly, Francis’ research interests include examining racial and socioeconomic disparities in education, wealth accumulation, retirement savings, and labor markets.