William Jergins Source Confirmed

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Assistant Professor of Economics

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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3 h-index 5 pubs 20 cited

Research Areas

Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics Gender Diversity and Inequality Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Health disparities and outcomes Racial and Ethnic Identity Research Smoking Behavior and Cessation Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research

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OverviewAI-generated summary

William Jergins' research investigates the intersection of social factors and individual outcomes, with a particular focus on labor markets and health behaviors. His work examines how cultural backgrounds and societal structures influence decisions, such as the preference for sons, as evidenced by his study on immigrants in the United States. Jergins also explores the complexities of gender equity, including its relationship with the perceived paradox in STEM participation and its influence on smoking behaviors. Additionally, his research addresses the economic implications of policy changes, such as the impact of medical marijuana laws on labor market outcomes. His scholarship has resulted in five publications, with an h-index of 3 and 20 total citations.

Metrics

h-index: 3
Publications: 5
Citations: 20

Selected Publications

Gender equity and male and female smoking behavior (2024) DOI
Gender equity and the gender gap in STEM: is there really a paradox? (2023) DOI
The effect of marijuana on labour market outcomes:evidence from medical marijuana laws (2021) DOI
Culture and son preference: Evidence from immigrants to the United States (2021) DOI