Major:
Economics

Minors:
Communications Studies, Statistical Science

Project:
Outlier Nation and Fictitious Capital: Updates and New Measures

Quality of life varies across the globe based on a number of factors that include health, the environment, crime, political atmosphere, the economy, and mobility. McKinley researched international comparisons of quality of life between the United States and several other wealthy democracies around the world. By exploring comparative data outcomes, she gained insight on how other countries approach issues within their governments and communities. 

Faculty Mentor:
Richard McIntyre, teaching professor of economics

Arthur Mead, teaching professor of economics

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“This fellowship has also made me more confident in my ability to ask questions and find answers to them, especially when those answers take a good bit of digging. This fellowship has been a highlight of my time at URI so far, and has sparked interest in topics that will guide my career after graduation.” –McKinley Collard