Postdoctoral Scholar (2025–2027)
Naomi Crowther is an economist who researches issues of gendered wealth inequality and the intergenerational and multidimensional effects of forced displacement. Her current research examines land restitution to formerly displaced people and explores the applicability of economic theory to property rights in post-conflict settings. Crowther’s work also explores the effects of formalizing women’s land ownership on labor supply decisions and intra-household bargaining power. Additionally, she is investigating the role of inheritance in perpetuating gendered wealth inequalities. Prior to joining the Stone Center, Crowther worked for the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the University of Oxford. She holds a MSc in economics for development from the University of Oxford, a MPA in public and economic policy from the London School of Economics, and a Ph.D. in economics from Trinity College Dublin.
Crowther joined the Stone Center in the fall semester of 2025.
Areas of Expertise
Gender Wealth Disparities and Economic Mobility
Post-Conflict Economic Policy and Reconstruction
Property Rights Theory
Intrahousehold Bargaining Power Theory
