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Biography
I am a Lecturer in Economics at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at the University of Galway. I am also an affiliated researcher with the Centre for Economic Demography at Lund University.
My research covers topics in applied microeconomics related to human capital, child development and inequalities in both developed and developing countries. See below for my latest research.
I joined Galway in 2022 after completing my PhD in Economics at Lund University. Prior to this, I worked at the Economic and Social Research institute on projects in Behavioural Economics and the Economics of Energy Efficiency. In 2022, I was a visiting researcher at the Norwegian School of Economics.
For more details about my research, please see my website.
Research Interests
My research covers topics in applied microeconomics related to human capital, child development and inequalities in both developed and developing countries. See below for my latest research.
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD
External positions
Research Assistant, Economic and Social Research Institute
1 Jun 2015 → 30 Jun 2017
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exposure to Inequality, Human Capital Investment, and Labor Market Outcomes
Collins, M., Bietenbeck, J., Lundborg, P. & Majlesi, K., 2025, (RFBerlin Discussion Paper Series; vol. 25, no. 142).Research output: Working paper
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Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Interplay Between Policy, Culture, and Intra-Household Bargaining
Collins, M., Guarnieri, E. & Rainer, H., 2025.Research output: Working paper
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Hur påverkas elever av en mer fingradig betygsskala?
Collins, M. & Lundstedt, J., Feb 2025, Ekonomisk Debatt, 2/2025, p. 32-40 9 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Sibling Gender, Inheritance Customs and Educational Attainment
Collins, M., 8 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Human Resources.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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The Sources of Researcher Variation in Economics
Collins, M., Huntington-Klein, N., Pörtner, C. & The Many Economists Collaborative on Researcher Variation, 2025.Research output: Working paper
Activities
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Exposure to Inequality, Human Capital Investment, and Labor Market Outcomes
Collins, M. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Interplay between Policy, Culture, and Intra-Household Bargaining
Collins, M. (Speaker)
12 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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The Intergenerational Persistence of Intimate Partner Violence
Collins, M. (Speaker)
8 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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Exposure to Inequality, Human Capital Investment, and Labor Market Outcomes
Collins, M. (Speaker)
8 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
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Irish Public Economics Network(External) (External organisation)
Collins, M. (Member)
1 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee