

Joshua T. Dean
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Joshua is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He researches the interaction of poverty and cognition using primarily randomized controlled trials. Under this broad agenda, his research can be grouped into three main categories. First, he is interested in how the conditions of poverty shape cognitive development by affecting human capital investment. Second, he is interested in how environments of poverty impede cognition. Finally, he is interested in how cognitive processes may impede poverty alleviation.
Recent work by Joshua T. Dean
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The impacts of noisy workplaces on productivity
Loud workplaces can cause hearing loss, but can they also hurt workers’ productivity and performance?
Published 17.10.24
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The health impacts of average vs peak pollution exposure: Evidence from cooking in Kenya
Lowering peak pollution exposure through fuel efficient cookstoves reduces respiratory symptoms. But in areas with high average pollution, more must be done to improve clinical outcomes and reduce health expenditures.
Published 22.02.24
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Can kindergarten combat learning inequality?
Participation in early childhood education programmes can lead to improved and lasting learning outcomes for disadvantaged children
Published 09.02.21
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Can energy efficiency subsidies improve welfare in low-income countries? Evidence from Kenya says yes
Energy-efficient stoves save USD 120 per year (300% returns), but as credit constraints prevent adoption, subsidies may be more effective than carbon taxes
Published 25.05.20