Email
mfranc@essex.ac.ukLocation
5B.328, Colchester Campus
Academic support hours
Tuesday, 11:00-12:00 Wednesday, 11:00-12:00 (or by appointment)
Biography
Marco Francesconi joined the Department in September 2004. Marco's main area of research is labour economics, with special interest in family economics, socio-genetics, gender, income inequality, early child outcomes, and health. His recent work has appeared in the Journal of Political Economy, Economic Journal, Journal of Health Economics, European Economic Review, International Economic Review, Journal of the European Economic Association, and Journal of Human Resources. Marco has worked for nine years at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex, where he remains a Research Fellow. He is also a Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (London), the Institute for the Study of Labor (Bonn), the CES-ifo network (Munich), and the Centre for Household Income Labour and Demographic economics (Torino). He is an Associate Editor of the European Economic Review and a Co-Editor of Labour Economics.
Qualifications
PhD New York University,
BSc Economics Bocconi University,
Research interests
Labour economics
Gender; income inequality; health; public policy evaluation
Family economics
Fertility; early child investment; parental leave policies
Conferences and presentations
Plenary Speaker
Keynote presentation, Second Applied Economics Conference, Second Applied Economics Conference, Moscow, Russia, 14/9/2019
Plenary speaker
Keynote presentation, NBER Cohort Studies Meeting, NBER Cohort Studies Meeting, Cambridge, United States, 4/2019
Current teaching responsibilities
Career Skills in Economics (EC123)
Project: Economics (EC831)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 10/1/2025
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/12/2024
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 24/6/2024
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 8/1/2024
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 28/11/2023
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/1/2023
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 11/10/2022
Degree type: Master of Research
Awarded date: 3/10/2019
Degree type: Master of Research
Awarded date: 11/7/2019
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 27/4/2017
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 7/4/2017
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 3/3/2017
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 10/1/2017
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/1/2015
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 22/10/2014
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 11/7/2013
Degree subject: Economics
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 8/3/2012
Journal articles (61)
Corekcioglu, G., Francesconi, M. and Kunze, A., (2024). Expansions in paid parental leave and mothers’ economic progress. European Economic Review. 169, 104845-104845
Francesconi, M., Pollak, RA. and Tabasso, D., (2023). Unequal bequests. European Economic Review. 157, 104513-104513
Francesconi, M. and James, J., (2022). Alcohol Price Floors and Externalities: The Case of Fatal Road Crashes. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. 41 (4), 1118-1156
Ciani, E., Delavande, A., Etheridge, B. and Francesconi, M., (2022). Policy Uncertainty and Information Flows: Evidence from Pension Reform Expectations. The Economic Journal. 133 (649), 98-129
Cavapozzi, D., Francesconi, M. and Nicoletti, C., (2021). The Impact of Gender Role Norms on Mothers' Labor Supply. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. 186, 113-134
Francesconi, M. and James, J., (2021). None for the Road? Stricter Drink Driving Laws and Road Accidents. Journal of Health Economics. 79, 102487-102487
Corekcioglu, G., Francesconi, M. and Kunze, A., (2020). Do generous parental leave policies help top female earners?. Oxford Review of Economic Policy. 36 (4), 882-902
Coles, MG. and Francesconi, M., (2019). Equilibrium Search with Multiple Attributes and the Impact of Equal Opportunities for Women. Journal of Political Economy. 127 (1), 138-162
Francesconi, M., Slonimczyk, F. and Yurko, A., (2019). Democratizing Access to Higher Education in Russia: The Consequences of the Unified State Exam Reform. European Economic Review. 117, 56-82
Francesconi, M. and James, J., (2019). Liquid Assets? The Short-Run Liabilities of Binge Drinking. The Economic Journal. 129 (621), 2090-2136
Parey, M. and Francesconi, M., (2018). Early Gender Gaps Among University Graduates. European Economic Review. 109 (C), 63-82
Cozzi, G., Francesconi, M., Lundberg, S., Mantovan, N. and Sauer, RM., (2018). Advancing the Economics of Gender: New Insights and a Roadmap for the Future. European Economic Review. 109, 1-8
Del Bono, E., Francesconi, M., Kelly, Y. and Sacker, A., (2016). Early Maternal Time Investment and Early Child Outcomes. The Economic Journal. 126 (596), F96-F135
Francesconi, M., Ghiglino, C. and Perry, M., (2016). An evolutionary theory of monogamy. Journal of Economic Theory. 166 (C), 605-628
Francesconi, M. and Heckman, JJ., (2016). Child Development and Parental Investment: Introduction. The Economic Journal. 126 (596), F1-F27
Francesconi, M., Rainer, H. and van der Klaauw, W., (2015). Unintended consequences of welfare reform for children with single parents: a theoretical analysis. Review of Economics of the Household. 13 (3), 709-733
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2013). THE EFFECT OF PARENTAL EMPLOYMENT ON CHILD SCHOOLING. Journal of Applied Econometrics. 28 (5), 796-822
Belot, M. and Francesconi, M., (2013). Dating Preferences and Meeting Opportunities in Mate Choice Decisions. Journal of Human Resources. 48 (2), 474-508
Del Bono, E., Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2012). Intrafamily Resource Allocations: A Dynamic Structural Model of Birth Weight. Journal of Labor Economics. 30 (3), 657-706
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., (2011). CONTROL RIGHTS IN COMPLEX PARTNERSHIPS. Journal of the European Economic Association. 9 (3), 551-589
Kelly, Y., Sacker, A., Del Bono, E., Francesconi, M. and Marmot, M., (2011). What role for the home learning environment and parenting in reducing the socioeconomic gradient in child development? Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 96 (9), 832-837
Coles, MG. and Francesconi, M., (2011). ON THE EMERGENCE OF TOYBOYS: THE TIMING OF MARRIAGE WITH AGING AND UNCERTAIN CAREERS*. International Economic Review. 52 (3), 825-853
Francesconi, M., Sutherland, H. and Zantomio, F., (2011). A Comparison of Earnings Measures from Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Surveys: Evidence from the UK. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A: Statistics in Society. 174 (2), 297-326
Lenton, AP. and Francesconi, M., (2011). Too much of a good thing? Variety is confusing in mate choice. Biology Letters. 7 (4), 528-531
Francesconi, M., Aina, C. and Cappellari, L., (2011). Student performance may not improve when universities are choosier. Evaluation & Research in Education. 24 (4), 231-242
Kelly, Y., Sacker, A., Del Bono, E., Francesconi, M. and Marmot, M., (2011). What role for the home learning environment and parenting in reducing the socioeconomic gradient in child development? Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 96 (9), 827-831
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP. and Siedler, T., (2010). The effect of lone motherhood on the smoking behavior of young adults. Health Economics. 19 (11), 1377-1384
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP. and Siedler, T., (2010). Childhood family structure and schooling outcomes: evidence for Germany. Journal of Population Economics. 23 (3), 1073-1103
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP. and Siedler, T., (2010). The effect of lone motherhood on the smoking behavior of young adults. Health Economics. 19 (11), 1377-1384
Lenton, AP. and Francesconi, M., (2010). How Humans Cognitively Manage an Abundance of Mate Options. Psychological Science. 21 (4), 528-533
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP., Schimeta, Q. and Siedler, T., (2010). Scheidungskinder rauchen mehr. Wochenbericht. 77 (34), 2-7
Francesconi, M., Rainer, H. and Van Der Klaauw, W., (2009). The Effects of In‐Work Benefit Reform in Britain on Couples: Theory and Evidence. The Economic Journal. 119 (535), F66-F100
Brewer, M., Francesconi, M., Gregg, P. and Grogger, J., (2009). Feature: In‐work Benefit Reform in a Cross‐National Perspective ‐ Introduction. The Economic Journal. 119 (535), F1-F14
Francesconi, M., (2008). Adult Outcomes for Children of Teenage Mothers. The Scandinavian Journal of Economics. 110 (1), 93-117
Blundell, R., Brewer, M. and Francesconi, M., (2008). Job Changes and Hours Changes: Understanding the Path of Labor Supply Adjustment. Journal of Labor Economics. 26 (3), 421-453
Francesconi, M. and van der Klaauw, W., (2007). The Socioeconomic Consequences of “In-Work” Benefit Reform for British Lone Mothers. Journal of Human Resources. XLII (1), 1-31
Francesconi, M. and Nicoletti, C., (2006). Intergenerational mobility and sample selection in short panels. Journal of Applied Econometrics. 21 (8), 1265-1293
Ermisch, J., Francesconi, M. and Siedler, T., (2006). Intergenerational Mobility and Marital Sorting. The Economic Journal. 116 (513), 659-679
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP., Siedler, T. and Wagner, GG., (2006). Einfluss der Familienform auf den Schulerfolg von Kindern nicht nachweisbar. Wochenbericht. 73 (13), 165-169
Francesconi, M., (2005). An Evaluation of the Childhood Family Structure Measures from the Sixth Wave of the British Household Panel Survey. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A: Statistics in Society. 168 (3), 539-566
Francesconi, M. and Serrano, CG., (2004). Unions, Temporary Employment and Hours of Work: A Tale of Two Countries. 1
Bardasi, E. and Francesconi, M., (2004). The impact of atypical employment on individual wellbeing: evidence from a panel of British workers. Social Science & Medicine. 58 (9), 1671-1688
Brynin, M., (2004). The Material Returns to Partnership: The Effects of Educational Matching on Labour Market Outcomes and Gender Equality. European Sociological Review. 20 (4), 363-377
Ermisch, J., Francesconi, M. and Pevalin, DJ., (2004). Parental Partnership and Joblessness in Childhood and their Influence on Young People's Outcomes. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A: Statistics in Society. 167 (1), 69-101
Francesconi, M. and Garcia‐Serrano, C., (2004). Unions and Flexible Employment in Britain and Spain: A Descriptive Note. Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society. 43 (4), 874-882
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Zoega, G., (2003). Unions, work-related training, and wages: Evidence for British men. Industrial and Labor Relations Review. 57 (1), 68-91
Booth, AL., (2003). Union coverage and non-standard work in Britain. Oxford Economic Papers. 55 (3), 383-416
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Frank, J., (2003). A sticky floors model of promotion, pay, and gender. European Economic Review. 47 (2), 295-322
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Zoega, G., (2003). Unions, work-related training, and wages: Evidence for British men. Industrial and Labor Relations Review. 57 (1), 68-91
Francesconi, M., (2002). A Joint Dynamic Model of Fertility and Work of Married Women. Journal of Labor Economics. 20 (2), 336-380
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Frank, J., (2002). Temporary Jobs: Stepping Stones or Dead Ends?. The Economic Journal. 112 (480), F189-F213
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2001). Family Matters: Impacts of Family Background on Educational Attainments. Economica. 68 (270), 137-156
Francesconi, M., (2001). Determinants and Consequences of Promotions in Britain. Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics. 63 (3), 279-310
Ermisch, JF. and Francesconi, M., (2001). Family structure and children's achievements. Journal of Population Economics. 14 (2), 249-270
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2000). Cohabitation in Great Britain: Not for Long, but Here to Stay. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A: Statistics in Society. 163 (2), 153-171
Ermisch, J., (2000). The increasing complexity of family relationships: Lifetime experience of lone motherhood and stepfamilies in Great Britain. European Journal of Population/Revue européenne de Démographie. 16 (3), 235-249
Francesconi, M., (2000). Education and the natural rate of unemployment. Oxford Economic Papers. 52 (1), 204-223
Booth, AL. and Francesconi, M., (2000). Job mobility in 1990s Britain: Does gender matter?. Research in Labor Economics. 19, 173-189
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2000). Educational Choice, Families, and Young People's Earnings. The Journal of Human Resources. 35 (1), 143-143
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Garcia-Serrano, C., (1999). Job Tenure and Job Mobility in Britain. ILR Review. 53 (1), 43-70
Francesconi, M., (1999). Labour Force Transitions among Married Women in the USA. LABOUR. 13 (4), 775-796
Books (1)
Francesconi, M., (2002). La Valutazione delle Politiche per il Lavoro. Franco Angeli. 9788846435477
Book chapters (6)
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Zoega, G., (2006). New monopsony, institutions and training. In: Labour Market Adjustments in Europe. 6- 32
(2005). Globalization, Uncertainty and Youth in Society. In: Globalization, Uncertainty and Youth in Society. Editors: Blossfeld, H-P., Klijzing, E., Mills, M. and Kurz, K., . Routledge. 255- 284
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2004). Intergenerational mobility in Britain: new evidence from the British Household Panel Survey. In: Generational Income Mobility in North America and Europe. Cambridge University Press. 147- 189. 9780521827607
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2003). Family structure and children's achievements. In: Family, Household and Work. Editors: Zimmermann, KF. and Vogler, M., . Springer. 151- 172. 3-642-62439-1. 978-3-642-62439-1
Francesconi, M., (2003). Temporary Employment in Britain. In: A Researcher's Guide to the National Statistics Socio-economic Classification. Editors: Rose, D. and Pevalin, DJ., . SAGE Publications Ltd. 53- 64. 9780761973225
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (2000). Patterns of household and family formation. In: Seven Years in the Lives of British Families: Evidence on the Dynamics of Social Change from the British Household Panel Survey. Editors: Berthoud, R. and Gershuny, J., . Policy Press. 21- 44. 9781861342003
Reports and Papers (35)
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., An Economic Model of Child Custody
Belot, M. and Francesconi, M., Can Anyone Be “The” One? Evidence on Mate Selection from Speed Dating
Del Bono, E., Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., Intrafamily resource allocations: a dynamic model of birth weight
Francesconi, M. and Parey, M., (2018). Early Gender Gaps among University Graduates
Coles, M. and Francesconi, M., (2017). Equilibrium Search and the Impact of Equal Opportunities for Women
Francesconi, M., Pollak, RA. and Tabasso, D., (2015). Unequal Bequests
Coles, M. and Francesconi, M., (2013). Equilibrium Search and the Impact of Equal Opportunities for Women.
B�heim, R., Francesconi, M. and Halla, M., (2012). Does Custody Law Affect Family Behavior In and Out of Marriage?
Blundell, R., Francesconi, M. and van der Klaauw, W., (2011). Anatomy of Welfare Reform Evaluation:Announcement and Implementation Effects
Francesconi, M. and Belot, M., (2011). Dating Preferences and Meeting Opportunities in Mate Choice Decisions
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., (2010). Control Rights in Complex Partnerships
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP. and Siedler, T., (2009). The Effect of Lone Motherhood on the Smoking Behaviour of Young Adults
Francesconi, M., Rainer, H. and Van Der Klaauw, W., (2008). Unintended Consequences of Welfare Reform: The Case of Divorced Parents
Francesconi, M., Rainer, H. and van der Klaauw, W., (2008). Unintended Consequences of Welfare Reform: The Case of Divorced Parents
Francesconi, M., (2007). Adult Outcomes for Children of Teenage Mothers
Francesconi, M., Rainer, H. and van der Klaauw, W., (2007). The Effects of In-Work Benefit Reform in Britain on Couples: Theory and Evidence
Francesconi, M., Rainer, H. and van der Klaauw, W., (2007). The Effects of In-Work Benefit Reform in Britain on Couples: Theory and Evidence
Blundell, R., Brewer, M. and Francesconi, M., (2007). Job Changes and Hours Changes: Understanding the Path of Labour Supply Adjustment
Belot, M. and Francesconi, M., (2006). Can Anyone be "The" One? Evidence on Mate Selection from Speed Dating
Belot, M. and Francesconi, M., (2006). Can Anyone be 'The One'? Evidence on Mate Selection from Speed Dating
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., (2006). Control Rights in Public-Private Partnerships
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., (2006). Control Rights in Public-Private Partnerships
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP. and Siedler, T., (2005). Childhood Family Structure and Schooling Outcomes: Evidence for Germany
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP. and Siedler, T., (2005). Childhood Family Structure and Schooling Outcomes: Evidence for Germany
Francesconi, M., Jenkins, SP. and Siedler, T., (2005). Childhood Family Structure and Schooling Outcomes: Evidence for Germany
Ermisch, J., Francesconi, M. and Siedler, T., (2004). Intergenerational Economic Mobility and Assortative Mating
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., (2003). An Economic Model of Child Custody
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., (2003). An Economic Model of Child Custody
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Frank, J., (2002). Labour as a Buffer: Do Temporary Workers Suffer?
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Frank, J., (2002). Temporary Jobs: Stepping Stones or Dead Ends?
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Frank, J., (2000). Temporary Jobs: Stepping Stones or Dead Ends?
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Zoega, G., (1999). Training, Rent-Sharing and Unions
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Frank, J., (1998). Glass Ceilings or Sticky Floors?
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., (1997). Family Matters
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Garcia-Serrano, C., (1997). Job Tenure: Does History Matter?
Scholarly Editions (26)
Francesconi, M., Rainer, H. and van der Klaauw, W., Unintended Consequences of Welfare Reform: The Case of Divorced Parents
Blundell, R., Francesconi, M. and van der Klaauw, W., Anatomy of Welfare Reform Evaluation: Announcement and Implementation Effects
Böheim, R., Francesconi, M. and Halla, M., Does Custody Law Affect Family Behavior In and Out of Marriage?
Francesconi, M., Ghiglino, C. and Perry, M., On the Origin of the Family
Francesconi, M. and van der Klaauw, W., The Consequences of ‘In-Work’ Benefit Reform in Britain: New Evidence from Panel Data
Bardasi, E. and Francesconi, M., The Effect of Non-Standard Employment on Mental Health in Britain
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., The Effect of Parents' Employment on Children's Educational Attainment
Ermisch, J. and Francesconi, M., Intergenerational Social Mobility and Assortative Mating in Britain
Coles, M. and Francesconi, M., On the Emergence of Toyboys: Equilibrium Matching with Ageing and Uncertain Careers
Francesconi, M. and Muthoo, A., Control Rights in Public-Private Partnerships
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Zoega, G., Oligopsony, Institutions and the Efficiency of General Training
Ermisch, J., Francesconi, M. and Siedler, T., Intergenerational Economic Mobility and Assortative Mating
Booth, AL., Francesconi, M. and Frank, J., Labour as a Buffer: Do Temporary Workers Suffer?
Francesconi, M. and Heckman, JJ., Symposium on Child Development and Parental Investment: Introduction
Francesconi, M. and James, J., The Cost of Binge Drinking
Böheim, R., Francesconi, M. and Halla, M., Does Custody Law Affect Family Behavior In and Out of Marriage?
Francesconi, M., Ghiglino, C. and Perry, M., On the Origin of the Family
Francesconi, M., Ghiglino, C. and Perry, M., On the Origin of the Family
Del Bono, E., Francesconi, M. and Best, NG., Health information and health outcomes: an application of the regression discontinuity design to the 1995 UK contraceptive pill scare case
del Bono, E., Ermisch, JF. and Francesconi, M., Intrafamily Resource Allocations: A Dynamic Model of Birth Weight
Slonimczyk, F., Francesconi, M. and Yurko, A., Moving On Up for High School Graduates in Russia: The Consequences of the Unified State Exam Reform
Francesconi, M. and James, J., The Cost of Binge Drinking
Francesconi, M. and Parey, M., Early Gender Gaps Among University Graduates
Del Bono, E., Francesconi, M. and Best, N., (2011). Health Information and Health Outcomes: An Application of the Regression Discontinuity Design to the 1995 UK Contraceptive Pill Scare Case
Blundell, R., Brewer, M. and Francesconi, M., (2005). Job changes, hours changes and labour market flexibility: panel data evidence for Britain
Blundell, R., Brewer, M. and Francesconi, M., (2005). Job changes, hours changes and the path of labour supply adjustment
2020
Exploring the interplay of social and genetic factors influencing puberty timing
British Academy
2018
Exploring the interplay of social and genetic factors influencing puberty timing
British Academy
Exploring the interplay of social and genetic factors influencing puberty timing
British Academy
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