Liberal Arts and Sciences
Richard Romano Research Group
Led by Richard Romano · Economics
What we study
The Romano Lab studies public policy, education, and political economy. They use theoretical and empirical methods, supported by NSF grants.
What working here is like
- Reading, writing & theory
- Computational
- Papers
- 4
Recent papers, explained
- A sharp characterization of equilibria in a tournament with performance and distinction standards
2025 · Economic Theory Bulletin
- The Political Economy of School Finance Systems With Endogenous State and Local Tax Policies
2025 · International Economic Review
Compares school finance systems to predict voter preferences for state and local funding, showing mixed systems may be favored.
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- Majority choice of taxation and redistribution in a federation
2022 · Journal of Public Economics
- Is Education Different? A Review of the Voucher Literature and Lessons for Implementation
2021 · Routledge eBooks
Reviews voucher studies, noting differences between education and goods markets, and suggests optimal designs.
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