Julie Zissimopoulos

Julie Zissimopoulos is an expert in health care policy and the economics of aging, retirement, and family. She serves as the Director of Education and Training at the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics and is an Associate Professor at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Her extensive research delves into various facets of labor economics, aging and retirement economics, marriage and family economics, health economics, and the dynamics of earnings and savings over the lifecycle. At the University of Southern California, Julie Zissimopoulos is recognized for her contributions to understanding the economic challenges and opportunities associated with aging populations. Her work often intersects with policy implications, aiming to inform and improve public policy decisions related to health care and retirement. Her insights into marriage and family economics provide a nuanced understanding of how economic factors influence family dynamics and decision-making. Julie has been instrumental in advancing education and training initiatives at the Schaeffer Center, fostering a new generation of scholars and practitioners in health policy and economics. Her commitment to interdisciplinary research and education is evident in her collaborative projects and her mentorship of students and junior researchers. Through her scholarly work, Julie Zissimopoulos continues to contribute to the broader discourse on economic policy, particularly in the context of an aging society. Her research not only addresses theoretical questions but also offers practical solutions to pressing economic issues, making her a valuable asset to both the academic community and policymakers.