Courses
- 2024 Fall
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 2024 Spring
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 2023 Fall
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 2023 Summer
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 2023 Spring
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 2022 Fall
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 2022 Summer
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- 2022 Spring
- ECN 301 Intermediate Microeconomics
Highest degree earned
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1996
Areas of Expertise
Labor economics, public finance
Selected Publications
- Journal Article
- O'Connor, I. W., Smeeding, T. M., "Working but Poor: A Cross-National Comparison of Earnings Adequacy." Journal of Income Distribution, 1995.
- Book Chapter
- O'Connor, I. W., Smeeding, T. M. and Saunders, P., "The Distribution of Welfare: Inequality, Earnings Capacity and Household Production in Comparative Perspective." In The Distribution of Household Welfare and Household Production. Jenkins, S., Kapteyn, A. and Van Praag, B. (eds.) Cambridge University Press, 1998.
- Textbook
- Tucker, I. B., O'Connor, I., "Microeconomics for Today." In Revised and rewrote the 14 microeconomic chapters for the 11th edition. This included: Regularly meeting with a team of experts from Cengage; Assessing the chapter design and pedagogical features; Maintaining a consistent voice when modifying content; Applying naming conventions and inclusivity guidelines; Consulting on and reviewing interior design; Authoring chapter-level learning objectives; Reviewing 17 macroeconomic chapters for co-contributing author. Cengage, 2021.
Honors and Accolades
2007-2008 Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Recognition Award, Syracuse University (2008)
Student Affairs Grant, Syracuse University (2007)
Certificate in University Teaching, Syracuse University (1995)
Outstanding TA Award, Syracuse University Department of Economics (1995)