Experience
1. Senior Economist, International Affairs and Trade Division, US GAO
2. Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, 2019-2020.
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Clark University, 2012-2019.
4. Consultant, International Organization for Migration, Uganda, 2010. .
5. Research Analyst, Development Strategy and Governance Division, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, D.C, 2004-2007.
6. Research Assistant, Health Policy Center, Urban Institute, Washington D.C, 2001-2003.
Education
Ph.D Cornell University. Applied Economics and Management 2012.
MA Yale University. International and Development Economics 2004.
BA Swarthmore College. Economics, with honors 2001.
Fields of concentration
Primary Field: Economics of Development
Secondary Fields: Applied Econometrics and Quantitative Analysis; Comparative Politics
Dissertation Title: Essays on Conflict and Development
Committee Chair: Christopher Barrett
Other Members: David Just, Kevin Morrison
Publications and Working Papers
Journal
1. Faraz, N., and M. Rockmore 2017 “Election Cycles in Public Credit: Credit Provision and Default Rates in Pakistan” Manuscript. (Forthcoming Journal of Development Economics)
2. Morrison, K., and M. Rockmore. “Fear’s Effect on Political Participation: Evidence from Africa” (Accepted at Journal of African Economies)
Earlier version: Households in Conflict Working Paper No. 226
3. Rockmore, M. “Conflict-Risk and Agricultural Portfolios: Evidence from Northern Uganda” (Accepted at the Journal of Development Studies)
Earlier version: Households in Conflict Working Paper No. 121
4. Prakash, N., M. Rockmore, and Y. Uppal. Forthcoming “Do Criminal Representative Affect Economic Outcomes? Evidence from India” Journal of Development Economics
Earlier versions: Households in Conflict Working Paper No. 192; IZA Discussion Paper No. 8452
5. Albohmood, Z., M. Rockmore, and M Tsaneva. 2019. “The Effect of Violent Crime on Female Decision-Making: Evidence from Mexico’s War on Drugs” Review of the Economics of the Household. 17(2): 615-646.
6. Nasir, M., M. Rockmore, and C. M. Tan. 2017. “Do the Lessons from the Micro-Conflict Literature Transfer to High Crime Areas?: Examining Mexico’s War on Drugs” Journal of Development Studies
Earlier versions: Households in Conflict Working Paper No. 207; The Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis Working Paper 15-40.
7. Rockmore, M., 2017. “The Cost of Fear: The Welfare Effect of the Risk of Violence in Northern Uganda” The World Bank Economic Review. Volume 31, Issue 3, 1 October 2017, Pages 650–669, https://doi.org/10.1093/wber/lhw025
Earlier versions: Household In Conflict Working Paper No. 109; World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 7642.
8. Bovbjerg, R., J. Hadley, M. Pohl and M. Rockmore. 2002. “Medicaid Coverage for the Working Uninsured: The Role of State Policy” Health Affairs 21(6): 231-243.
Chapters in Books
1. Tan, C.M. and M. Rockmore. 2019. “Famine in Ghana and its Impact” In Preedy. V. R., and V. B. Patel, editors, Handbook of Famine, Starvation and Nutrient Deprivation, Springer International Publishing.
2. Abdelkhalek, T., and M. Rockmore 2007. “Public Expenditure, Economic Growth and Poverty in Morocco: Moving Towards a Multi-Level Analysis” In Ali, and Fan, editors, Public Policy and Poverty Reduction in the Arab Region, Arab Planning Institute.
Under Consideration
1. Pasha, M, M. Rockmore and C.M. Tan. “Positive Early Life Rainfall Shocks and Adult Mental Health” (Revise and resubmit at the Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics)
2. Rockmore, M., C Barrett, and J. Annan. 2017. “The Implications of Aggregate Measures of Exposure to Violence for the Estimated Impacts on Individual Risk Preferences.” (Revise and Resubmit at World Development)
Earlier version: Households in Conflict Working Paper No. 239.
3. Thamarapani, D., M. Rockmore, and W. Freidman. “The Educational and Fertility Effects of Sibling Deaths” (Revise and resubmit at Economic Development and Cultural Change)
CINCH Working Paper No. 2018/01
4. Thamarapani, D. and M. Rockmore 2019 "The Stability and Evolution of Risk Attitudes and Time Preferences After a Natural Disaster.' (Under Review)
Working Papers
1. Faraz, N., and M. Rockmore 2018 “Droughts and Child Health Outcomes in Uganda”
Columns
1. Rockmore, M. “The Cost of Fear” 2018. World Bank Research Digest 12(30.
2. Prakash, N., M. Rockmore and Y. Uppal. 2016 “Criminally Accused Politicians and Economic Outcomes”, Ideas for India.
3. Prakash, Rockmore and Y. Uppal. 2015 “The Economic Consequences of Accused Politicians in India" Voxeu.org
Older Papers
1. Rockmore, M., and C. Barrett 2012. "Insecurity in a Pastoral Settings: Consequences and Dynamics"
2. Ruelle, M., and M. Rockmore. 2011. “Understanding Safety Nets: A Primer on Safety Nets and International Development.” Background paper prepared for the Congressional Research Service
3. Zhang, X., M. Rockmore and J. Chamberlin. 2007. “A Typology for Vulnerability and Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa” International Food Policy Research Institute Discussion Paper No. 734
4. Rockmore, M., and X. Zhang. 2006. “Moving Up and Moving Down: A New Way of Examining Country Growth Dynamics” International Food Policy Research Institute Development Strategy and Governance Division Working Paper No. 34, Washington, D.C.
Other
1. Ruelle, M., and M. Rockmore. 2011. “Understanding Safety Nets: A Primer for International Development” Policy Brief. Cornell University. Brief prepared for the Congressional Research Service based on background paper.
2. Zhang, X., and M. Rockmore. 2007. “Agricultural Growth, Vulnerability Reduction, and Public Investment Options in Sub-Saharan Africa” Annex 3 in the Annual Report 2006: Presidential Initiative to End Hunger in Africa” USAID, Washington, D.C.
Research Grants
1. International Growth Center. Grant for "He is a Criminal but He is our Criminal." 2014-2016. Grant amount: £18,443) (Co-PI)
2. National Science Foundation. Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant for “Shocks, Trauma, Behavioral Parameters and Subjective Expectations: The Effects of Abduction and Violence on Economic Behavior in Northern Uganda.” 2011. Grant amount: $19,657.
3. International Research Travel Grant (Cornell University) 2011.
4. Peace Studies Travel Grant (Cornell University) 2011.
Awards and Honors
Clark University
1. Finalist for Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, 2017
Cornell University
1. Hung Wo and Elizabeth Ching Student Assistantship 2010.
2. Ashley Graduate Fellowship 2009.
3. Daniel G. Sisler Teaching Excellence Fund 2008.
Fieldwork and Survey Experience
Northern Uganda: 6/18/10 – 7/20/10; 6/26/2013 – 8/17/2013
Conferences and Invited Presentations
2020: Eastern Economic Association; Midwest International Economic Development Conference, Northeastern University Development Consortium (NEUDC)*
2019: Social Disruption, Resilience, and Recovery’ Conference at the SPSA meetings, Midwest International Economic Development Conference, Royal Economic Society (RES) Annual Conference*, Pacific Conference for Development Economics, Singapore Economic Review Conference*, 2nd Annual Sustainability and Development Conference*
2018: American Economic Association Annual Meeting, Midwestern Political Science Association (MPSA) 2018 Conference, Population Association of America (PAA) Conference, Essen Health Conference 2018: Health and Environment, Northeastern University Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference.
2017: 14th Midwest International Economic Development Conference; Northeastern University Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference, Southern Economic Association Annual Meetings, American Economic Association Annual Meeting, Center for the Study of African Economics Conference (CSAE), Annual Meetings of the Public Choice Society, North American Summer Meetings of the Econometric Society.
2016: Midwestern Political Science Association (MPSA) 2016 Conference, Royal Economic Society (RES) Annual Conference, University of Rhode Island, Center for the Study of African Economics Conference (CSAE), Eastern Economic Association (EEA) Conference, Annual Meetings of the Public Choice Society, Population Association of America (PAA) Conference, United Nations-WIDER Conference on Human Capital and Growth.
2015: Cornell University, University of North Dakota, 80th International Atlantic Economic Society, 12th Midwest International Economic Development Conference, Northeastern University Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference.
2014: University of Connecticut, Georgia Tech, Wesleyan College, Midwestern Political Science Association (MPSA) 2014 Conference, European Political Science Association 2014 Conference, Delhi School of Economics Winter School, 10th Annual Conference on Economic Growth (Indian Statistical Institute), BIGD International Conference 2014 (BRAC and IGC).
2013: World Bank Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), Royal Economic Society (RES) Annual Conference, Human Rights Center at the University of Connecticut, American Economic Association Annual Meeting, Ninth Household in Conflict Network Workshop.
2012: Eighth Household in Conflict Network Workshop, Clark University, University of Oklahoma, Rochester Institute of Technology.
2011: Seventh Household in Conflict Network Workshop, Binghamton University, Cornell University, Congressional Research Service Research Policy Council, Goettingen University, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
2007: Center for the Study of African Economics Conference (CSAE).
2006: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Referee
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, American Journal of Political Science,Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, American Political Science Review, Economics and Human Biology, Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, Food Policy, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of Peace Research, Party Politics, Oxford Development Studies, Pakistan Development Review, Review of the Economics of the Household, Risk Analysis, The World Bank Economic Review, World Development.
External Evaluator
National Science Foundation (NSF), Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)
Students Supervised:
Doctoral Students
Name (major advisees in italics) Initial postgraduate placement
Monica Lambon-Quayefio, 201 University of Ghana
Mariko Wijekoon, 2015 Worcester State University
Muhammad Nasir, 2016 Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
Sharon Pallier, 2016 ERS, Department of Agriculture (Post-Doc)
Dhanushka Thamarapani, 2016 California State University, Chico
Alejandro Mina Calvo , 2017 Colombian Diplomatic Academy
Mochamad Pasha, 2017 World Bank
Abir Bukhatwa, 2018 Worcester State University
Naseem Faraz, 2018 Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
Zahra Albohmood, 2019
Mali Fan, 2019
Josh Bernard, current
Masters and Undergraduate Students
MA Thesis (committee member): Samantha Arsenault
Honors Thesis Supervised: Tehreem Cheema, Brenna Foley, Andres Gvirtz, Khaled Khalifa, Abdou Seck, Sheila
Qamirani
Capstone: Ammanuel Seyoum
Department Service:
Organizer, Department of Economics Seminar Series (Fall 2013-Fall 2015, Fall 2016-present)
Graduate Admissions Committee for Department (2014, 2017)
Faculty Advisor, Economic Society (2014-16)
Department Hiring Committee (2012-2015)
Founder and organizer: Graduate Student Micro-Development Seminar (2014-2015) (Adopted by Department and turned into department wide Graduate Student Seminar Series)
University Service:
Member, College Board (summer 2014-Fall 2014)
Affiliations
Affiliate Households in Conflict Network
Languages
English (native), French (native), German (basic)
Personal
Citizenship: United States, France