Alexandra Lugova
Alexandra Lugova
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Ph.D. Candidate in Economics
University Savoie Mont Blanc, IREGE
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at University Savoie Mont Blanc, IREGE, in Annecy, France. I work at the intersection of labor economics, health economics, and public economics. My Ph.D. research examines how labor market conditions, public policies, and workplace environments shape mental health and well-being, with a particular focus on vulnerable workers and social inequalities.
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at University Savoie Mont Blanc, IREGE, in Annecy, France. I work at the intersection of labor economics, health economics, and public economics. My Ph.D. research examines how labor market conditions, public policies, and workplace environments shape mental health and well-being, with a particular focus on vulnerable workers and social inequalities.
I am also interested in the social and ethical implications of workplace technologies, including automation, AI, digital platforms, and wearable devices, with a focus on how technological change affects workers’ experiences, well-being, and acceptance of innovation.
I am also interested in the social and ethical implications of workplace technologies, including automation, AI, digital platforms, and wearable devices, with a focus on how technological change affects workers’ experiences, well-being, and acceptance of innovation.
Latest News
Latest News
Going to the UNITA “My 3-min PhD thesis” finals!
Going to the UNITA “My 3-min PhD thesis” finals!
As a result of “My 3-Min PhD Thesis” competition at USMB, I was selected to represent my university at the UNITA finals on July 2 in Brescia, Italy. Can't wait!!!
As a result of “My 3-Min PhD Thesis” competition at USMB, I was selected to represent my university at the UNITA finals on July 2 in Brescia, Italy. Can't wait!!!
Upcoming Talks & Events
Upcoming Talks & Events
- 42 Journées de Microéconomie Appliquée (JMA), Grenoble, France, 4-5 June 2026 - "Does Gender Pay Inequality Matter? Relative Position, Transparency, and Well-Being"
- 39th Annual Conference of the European Society for Population Economics (ESPE), Helsinki, Finland, 11-13 June 2026 - "Does Gender Pay Inequality Matter? Relative Position, Transparency, and Well-Being"
- EuHEA Conference 2026, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 15-17 July 2026 - "Working Under Uncertainty: Health Effects of Labour Market Shocks at Older Ages"
Research Highlight
Research Highlight
Working longer, feeling worse? How job quality shapes the mental health toll of delayed retirement
Working longer, feeling worse? How job quality shapes the mental health toll of delayed retirement
Alexandra Lugova , Michele Belloni, Bérangère Legendre, Jérémy Tanguy
Alexandra Lugova , Michele Belloni, Bérangère Legendre, Jérémy Tanguy
Labour Economics, 100, 102871, 2026
Labour Economics, 100, 102871, 2026
Highlights:
Pension reforms delaying retirement increase late-career depression.
Job quality moderates mental health effects of delayed retirement.
Low-autonomy, insecure jobs with poor social conditions are the most harmful.
Supportive work environment and good job prospects alleviate mental health effects.
Aligning labour policies with pension reforms is essential for late-career health.
Press Highlight
Press Highlight
Retraite repoussée, dépression avancée ? Ce que la qualité de l’emploi change pour la santé mentale des seniors
Retraite repoussée, dépression avancée ? Ce que la qualité de l’emploi change pour la santé mentale des seniors
Alexandra Lugova , Michele Belloni, Bérangère Legendre, Jérémy Tanguy
Alexandra Lugova , Michele Belloni, Bérangère Legendre, Jérémy Tanguy
The Conversation, March, 18 2026
The Conversation, March, 18 2026
Highlight:
"...Notre étude apporte un message clair : l’impact des réformes des retraites sur la santé mentale dépend de la qualité du travail. Un allongement de carrière imposé dans de mauvaises conditions peut engendrer une vague silencieuse de mal-être et de dépressions. À l’inverse, un emploi de qualité peut faire de la fin de carrière une période utile et satisfaisante.
Alors que le vieillissement de la population rend inévitable l’adaptation des systèmes de retraite, il est urgent que les pouvoirs publics articulent les politiques de retraite avec celles du maintien en emploi.
Travailler plus longtemps, oui, mais dans des conditions adaptées."
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