Welcome!

I am a fifth-year Ph.D. student in Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. My research interests center on Applied Microeconomics, with a particular focus on Labor, Health, and Development Economics. My current research explores parent-child dynamics, early childhood development, and parental substance use and conviction.

Before beginning my Ph.D. program at UNC Chapel Hill, I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana, followed by a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from UNC Greensboro. My academic journey has been driven by a deep curiosity about the intersection of economic policies and human well-being. I am passionate about conducting research that uses advanced applied econometric techniques across various fields of economics to provide evidence-based solutions to pressing societal challenges.

Here is my Curriculum Vitae. You can contact me via dturkson@unc.edu.