Jonathan Rothwell

Principal Economist at Gallup, Author, and Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution

Jonathan Rothwell is the Principal Economist at Gallup, where he has worked since March 2016.5 In this role, he researches and publishes on a wide range of social science topics, advises Gallup clients and associates on research questions and economic analysis, and helps develop new Gallup surveys.5

Background and Education

Rothwell holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs.2 4 He also has a master's degree in economics from the New School, a master's in clinical psychology from Duquesne University, and a bachelor's degree in psychology with a biological and evolutionary concentration from Pennsylvania State University.2

Career Highlights

Before joining Gallup, Rothwell was a fellow at the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program from 2009 to 2016.2 5 He currently maintains a position as a nonresident senior fellow at Brookings.2 Additionally, he is a visiting scholar at the George Washington University Public Policy Institute.1 2

Research and Publications

Rothwell's areas of expertise include:

Higher education
Labor economics
Economic growth
Trade
Innovation
Social and economic inequality
Voting behavior
Urban economic development1

He has published numerous scholarly articles and contributed to various high-profile outlets. In 2019, Rothwell published a book with Princeton University Press titled "A Republic of Equals: A Manifesto for a Just Society," which examines the fundamental causes of income inequality.1 2

Rothwell has also been a contributor to The New York Times' Upshot column, providing economic analysis and insights.1 3 His research at Gallup has covered topics such as presidential candidate support, U.S. productivity growth, trade competition effects, and college assessment methods.2 5

Current Work

At Gallup, Rothwell continues to conduct research on various social and economic issues. He advises on major research initiatives for Gallup clients, particularly in areas such as macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, labor economics, race relationships, and higher education.1 His recent work focuses on topics like the mental health effects of parenting practices, entrepreneurial personality and management practices, and measuring systemic discrimination.2

Highlights

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Experience

Principal Economist at Gallup since March 2016

Fellow at The Brookings Institution (June 2009 - March 2016), Senior Research Analyst at Haver Analytics (November 2004 - May 2006), Intern at Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs (September 2005 - January 2006)

Education

PhD in Public Affairs--Urban Policy from Princeton University (2006 - 2009), MA in Economics--Global Political Economy & Finance from New School University (2004 - 2006), B.S. in Psychology--Biological and Evolutionary Science from Penn State University (1998 - 2002)