About

William N. Evans is Keough-Hesburgh Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame. An applied microeconomist, Evans has worked on topics in labor economics, the economics of education, public finance, and health economics. He and his colleague Jim Sullivan are the cofounders of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), a research center that partners with local service providers such as Catholic Charities to provide evidenced-based poverty solutions. A research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, Evans holds a PhD from Duke University. Evans and his wife Eileen have three sons: Conor (ND 2012), Brendan (ND 2015) and Patrick (ND 2019). 

Fighting to Prevent Homelessness (2020)

Thematic Interests

Applied microeconomics, specializing in labor economics, health economics, and the economics of education

Current Research

The economic determinants of infant and child health, the impact of socioeconomic status on health, measuring the medical benefits and costs of greater health care utilization, health care reform in Guatemala.

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Journal Articles

Working paper (non-Kellogg)

Other Accomplishments & Recognitions
  •  2023 Research Achievement Award - This award is given annually by the University to honor a distinguished faculty member who has made significant contributions to scholarship in his or her discipline and to the research and graduate education goals.