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Kathryn Anne Edwards

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About Me

About Me

I'm a PhD Economist, opinion writer, podcast host, and influencer. For more, head to:

I am also a public speaker, available for keynote addresses. Highlight reel below. 

Work Experience

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Co-Founder, Optimist Economy

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2023 - Present

Economic Policy Consultant

Opinion Writer, Bloomberg

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2020 - 2022

Economist at the RAND Corporation

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2016 - 2020

Associate Economist at the RAND Corporation

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2011 - 2016

Ph.D. Student, University of Wisconsin at Madison

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2008 - 2011

Research Assistant at the Economic Policy Institute

Education

Education

2016 / Ph.D. Economics

2013 / M.S. Economics

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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2007 / B.A. Economics, Government, Plan II (Humanities)

University of Texas - Austin

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