- Snead Hall
- 301 W. Main Street
- Box 844000
- Richmond, VA, 23284-4000
- Office: B3143
Expertise
- Applied Microeconomics
- Labor Economics
- Inequality
Interests
Research
- Applied Microeconomics; Labor Economics; Inequality; Education; Immigration
Bio
Dr. Yasin Arafat is an applied microeconomist specializing in labor economics. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Virginia Tech. His research examines educational inequality in the United States, focusing on how background characteristics shape outcomes.
His work uses quantitative methods and large-scale data to study issues in labor markets. His research interests also include immigration and its impact. Through his research, he aims to inform policies that promote equitable access to education and improve long-term economic outcomes.
