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Teresa Ghilarducci

Teresa Ghilarducci

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Teresa Ghilarducci is the Irene and Bernard L. Schwartz Professor of Economics at The New School for Social Research. She is a notable labor economist and a recognized expert in retirement security. Throughout her career, she has been working to ensure retirement security for all American workers. Her areas of expertise include labor economics, retirement security, private pensions, and economics of aging. Ghilarducci frequently testifies before the U.S. Congress about pensions, labor economics, and older workers.

Professional Experience


Academic History

  • At The New School, Ghilarducci also directs the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, which focuses on Economic Policy research and outreach. 
  • She frequently publishes in economics journals and edited volumes and has authored several books. 
  • She has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.