Amy Lim

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Emory University, specializing in labor economics, applied microeconomics, and early childhood education policy. My research explores the intersection of childcare markets, regulation, and labor dynamics, with a particular focus on how policy changes impact provider supply, parental demand, and workforce outcomes. I use both reduced-form and structural modeling approaches to analyze these issues, leveraging a rich dataset that spans multiple years and provider types.

As a research assistant for the Atlanta Research Data Center (ARDC), I have been granted Special Sworn Status to work with restricted-access federal microdata and support other researchers. I have direct experience analyzing a variety of large-scale Census products, including but not limited to, the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program, the Current Population Survey (CPS), the American Community Survey (ACS), and Decennial Census full counts.

Outside of research, I enjoy open-water swimming and running. When I’m not working with data or writing, you can usually find me training for my next marathon or searching for the best bakeries in town.

For more details about my research, CV, and ongoing projects, please explore my site or reach out via email.