Susan Mayer

University of Chicago

1101 East 58th Street

Chicago, IL 60637

United States

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

14

DOWNLOADS
Rank 31,001

SSRN RANKINGS

Top 31,001

in Total Papers Downloads

3,465

TOTAL CITATIONS
Rank 28,628

SSRN RANKINGS

Top 28,628

in Total Papers Citations

70

Scholarly Papers (14)

Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Family Dynamics in Economically Vulnerable Households

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-143
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 08 Oct 2020
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 1,566 (24,714)
Citation 43

Abstract:

Loading...

Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Family Dynamics in Economically Vulnerable Households

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-139
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 06 Oct 2020
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 727 (73,371)

Abstract:

Loading...

2.

Scarcity and Inattention

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2022-76
Number of pages: 20 Posted: 17 Jun 2022 Last Revised: 29 Jun 2023
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 328 (193,262)
Citation 5

Abstract:

Loading...

Information, Inattention, Scarcity, Early Childhood Education

3.

Nudging or Nagging? Conflicting Effects of Behavioral Tools

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2023-02
Number of pages: 39 Posted: 05 Jan 2023
University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 168 (371,339)

Abstract:

Loading...

Education, Behavioral Economics, Field Experiments

Not Too Late: Improving Academic Outcomes Among Adolescents

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2021-30
Number of pages: 87 Posted: 11 Mar 2021
Northwestern University, Georgetown University - Public Policy Institute (GPPI), University of Chicago, Duke University - Sanford School of Public Policy, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Duke University - Sanford School of Public Policy, University of California, Irvine, Harvard University - Department of Economics, University of Chicago, University of Chicago - School of Social Service Administration and Temple University - Department of Psychology
Downloads 87 (616,184)
Citation 18

Abstract:

Loading...

Not Too Late: Improving Academic Outcomes Among Adolescents

NBER Working Paper No. w28531
Number of pages: 86 Posted: 08 Mar 2021 Last Revised: 17 Jun 2023
Northwestern University, Georgetown University - Public Policy Institute (GPPI), University of Chicago, Duke University - Sanford School of Public Policy, University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy, Duke University - Sanford School of Public Policy, University of California, Irvine, Harvard University - Department of Economics, University of Chicago, University of Chicago - School of Social Service Administration and Temple University - Department of Psychology
Downloads 48 (844,384)

Abstract:

Loading...

5.

Boosting Parent-Child Math Engagement and Preschool Children’s Math Skills: Evidence from an RCT with Low-Income Families

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2023-48
Number of pages: 46 Posted: 31 Mar 2023 Last Revised: 17 Apr 2023
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 124 (475,386)

Abstract:

Loading...

Economics of Education, Behavioral Economics, Early Childhood Development, Randomized Controlled Trail, Math Skills, Inequality

6.

Engaging Parents with Preschools: Evidence from a Field Experiment

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2022-97
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 21 Jul 2022 Last Revised: 05 Feb 2024
Rohen Shah, Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 122 (481,463)

Abstract:

Loading...

Early Childhood Education, Field Experiments, Loss Aversion

7.

The Education Gradient in Maternal Enjoyment of Time in Childcare

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-131
Number of pages: 50 Posted: 18 Sep 2020
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy
Downloads 96 (572,722)
Citation 4

Abstract:

Loading...

Maternal time in childcare, mothers’ enjoyment of childcare, maternal education, time use

Boosting Young Children's Math Skill with Technology in the Home Environment

Number of pages: 44 Posted: 17 Sep 2024
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 22 (1,112,120)

Abstract:

Loading...

Economics of Education, Behavioral Economics, Early Childhood Development, Randomized Controlled Trail, Math Skills

Boosting Young Children's Math Skill with Technology in the Home Environment

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-28
Number of pages: 44 Posted: 13 Feb 2025
University of Chicago - Becker Friedman Institute for Economics, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 20 (1,152,245)

Abstract:

Loading...

Economics of Education, Behavioral Economics, Early Childhood Development, Randomized Controlled Trail, math skills

Making a Song and Dance About it: The Effectiveness of Teaching Children Vocabulary with Animated Music Videos

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2024-15
Number of pages: 40 Posted: 13 Feb 2024
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Toronto - Department of Economics and University of Chicago
Downloads 32 (993,195)

Abstract:

Loading...

Making a Song and Dance About it: The Effectiveness of Teaching Children Vocabulary with Animated Music Videos

NBER Working Paper No. w32132
Number of pages: 39 Posted: 12 Feb 2024
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Toronto - Department of Economics and University of Chicago
Downloads 6 (1,319,156)
  • Add to Cart

Abstract:

Loading...

10.

A Digital Library for Parent-Child Shared Reading Improves Literacy Skills for Young Disadvantaged Children

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-27
Number of pages: 44 Posted: 13 Feb 2025
University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 37 (936,911)

Abstract:

Loading...

field experiments, inequality, education

11.

Education Gradients in Parental Time Investment and Subjective Well-being

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2023-129
Number of pages: 65 Posted: 29 Sep 2023
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy
Downloads 32 (966,621)

Abstract:

Loading...

12.

Priming Parental Identity: Evidence from Experimental Data

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-26
Number of pages: 23 Posted: 13 Feb 2025
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 26 (1,031,646)

Abstract:

Loading...

Identity, Parental Identity, Priming, Behavioral Economics, Randomized Controlled Trial

13.

Talking about Words Boosts Preschool-Age Children's Vocabulary: Evidence from a Parent Intervention

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-24
Number of pages: 33 Posted: 12 Feb 2025
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 21 (1,091,889)

Abstract:

Loading...

14.

Education Gradients in Parental Time Investment and Subjective Well-Being

NBER Working Paper No. w31712
Number of pages: 64 Posted: 25 Sep 2023
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, Boston University and Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy
Downloads 3 (1,286,884)
  • Add to Cart

Abstract:

Loading...