This episode features Sofía Fernández-Guerrico, assistant professor of Economics at the University of Konstanz, discussing her research on the intersection of labor markets, technology, and health. The conversation revolves around her studies on the effects of broadband Internet on mental health, trade liberalization's impact on health in Mexico, and the broader implications of work-related and societal changes on well-being. The discussion concludes with reflections on mental health in academia.
Guest: Sofía Fernández-Guerrico (Assistant professor at the University of Konstanz)
Hosts: María-José Mendoza and Fanny Tallgren
Timestamps:
(00:38) Sofía introduces herself and her research in Labor and Health Economics
(03:09) How Internet access shapes mental health: research context and design
(12:10) Unpacking the mechanisms: the impact of Internet access on mental health
(27:44) The importance of “right to disconnect” policies for mental health
(30:23) Trade liberalization’s health consequences in Mexico
(39:39) Reflections on mental health in academia and tips for early-career researchers
References:
Article: The Effect of Broadband Expansion on Mental Health (with Ilan Tojerow) (work in progress)
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