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Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz

Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science
University of Rhode Island

Disciplines: Political Science and Public Policy and Administration

Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz’s research focuses on public policy, inequality, and political geography. Professor Pearson-Merkowitz’s research has appeared in some of the top political science journals including the Journal of Politics and the American Journal of Political Science. Professor Pearson-Merkowitz is also well versed in real world politics and the policy process. She worked for several years as a Legislative Director for a top elected official in the Maryland statehouse and has served on the governing board of several nonprofit organizations. In addition to teaching courses on American Politics at the University of Rhode Island (URI), she also runs the Mentor Tutor Institute that organizes URI students to mentor and tutor in Rhode Island public schools.

Articles

Ensuring Paid Family Leave Pays Off
Strengthening Families

Ensuring Paid Family Leave Pays Off

By Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz & Rachel-Lyn Longo, URI April 21, 2015

States are leading the charge to guarantee workers time off to care for their families.

The Economic Impact Of Expanding Medicaid
A Healthy Economy

The Economic Impact Of Expanding Medicaid

By Liam C. Malloy & Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, URI March 10, 2015

Since 2012, states have had to choose whether or not to expand their Medicaid programs to cover more people. What are the economic consequences of this decision?

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