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David Phillips

  • Research Professor of Economics, Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities, University of Notre Dame

I am a Research Professor of Economics at Notre Dame. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, I taught at Hope College and completed a Ph.D. in Economics from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. My research interests include urban geography and poverty, public transit, criminal justice, and housing subsidies. I study these topics using field experiments and quasi-experimental methods.

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The Power of Free Public Transit

Video Featuring David Phillips | Sep 11, 2024

Eliminating transit fares can transform lives, connect people to jobs, healthcare, and essential services in more equitable ways.