Predoctoral Trainee in Economics

Research interests: public economics, economics of education, economics of the social safety net 

Assaf's research is centered around public policies targeted at families and children. Specifically, he is interested in the effects these policies have in the long run on future earnings, intergenerational mobility, and health and wellbeing as well as the intended and unintended consequences on parents' labor force participation and fertility. Currently, Assaf is working on projects that involve universal pre-K and child allowances.

Personal: Assaf enjoys spending time with his eight-month old son.

Scholarly Interests

Public economics, economics of education, economics of the social safety net

Affiliated Departments

Department of Economics