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Personal Statement
My primary fields of interest are health economics, labor economics and public economics. My research focuses on estimating the effects of public policy changes on health and labor market outcomes. The overarching theme of my previous and current research agenda is studying health and labor market effects of policy changes that alter individuals’ income security. My research has explored a variety of policies, including changes to income assistance programs, minimum wages, insurance coverage, maternal benefits, as well as sudden economic shocks.
I am happy to supervise suitably qialified PhD students in these areas; please get in touch if you want to discuss a potential research project.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Workshop on the Role of Income Assistance Programmes in Improving Well-Being
Lenhart, O. (Co-investigator)
ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)
1/04/23 → 31/03/28
Project: Research - Internally Allocated
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Exploring the impact of the Scottish Child Payment on the need for food banks
Randolph, H. (Principal Investigator), Congreve, E. (Co-investigator), Lenhart, O. (Co-investigator) & Romiti, A. (Co-investigator)
1/01/24 → 30/04/24
Project: Knowledge Exchange (Services/Consultancy)
Research output
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Asymmetric effects of marijuana legalization on mental health and labor markets
Norris, J., Lenhart, O., Borbely, D., Romiti, A. & Shi, Z., 24 Apr 2026, 56 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint/Pre-registration › Working paper
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The Aerial Bombing of Cambodia and the Recovery of Communities
Lenhart, O., Norris, J. & Ta, T. T., 30 Sept 2025, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde, 84 p. (Strathclyde Discussion Papers in Economics; vol. 25-6).Research output: Working paper/Preprint/Pre-registration › Discussion paper
Open AccessFile4 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Nominated for "Effective and sustained contribution to the student learning experience"
Lenhart, O. (Recipient), May 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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Nomination for Teaching Excellence Award in category "Diligent Practitioner"
Lenhart, O. (Recipient), May 2025
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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Social assistance programmes and health
Randolph, H. (Organiser), Lenhart, O. (Organiser), Smith, K. (Invited speaker), Catalano, A. (Invited speaker), Jack, D. (Participant), McHardy, F. (Participant), Gehrsitz, M. (Invited speaker), Bender, K. (Invited speaker) & Moro, M. (Invited speaker)
10 Mar 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course
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Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics 2025 Conference
Lenhart, O. (Speaker)
9 Jan 2025 → 10 Jan 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Participation in conference