Kelly Blanchard

Clinical Associate Professor of Economics
Associate Dean for Student Experience and Undergraduate Programs

Education

Ph.D., Economics, Purdue,
M.S., Economics, Purdue, 1994
B.S., Economics, Wittenberg University, 1991

Dr. Blanchard has taught at Purdue in the economics department since 1998. Her current research interests focus on the economics of information, particularly in labor markets and in higher education. In addition, Dr. Blanchard acts as a consultant for clients involved in antitrust litigation. Her expertise has guided nationally recognized institutions such as ARCO and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Before her appointment at Purdue, she taught at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. Dr. Blanchard received her bachelor's degree in economics from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and completed her MS and Ph.D. degrees in economics at the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University.

Journal Articles

Blanchard, K. (1996). "Labour Markets and Higher Education." Purdue University.

Ethics in the Classroom
At some business schools, research and teaching can be mutually exclusive, with certain faculty focusing on the former while others focus on the latter. At Purdue's business school, however, research and teaching are often intertwined, thanks in part to the efforts of Kelly Blanchard, Brian Chupp and Cara Putman.
Full story: Ethics in the Classroom
Purdue economist weighs in on fuel prices
News 18 spoke with Purdue University Economics Professor Kelly Blanchard about the high gas prices that don't seem to be letting up anytime soon.
Full story: Purdue economist weighs in on fuel prices

Daniels School launches new economics undergraduate degree
A new undergraduate degree program at Purdue’s Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business brings together economic theory, business acumen, and statistical techniques to best prepare graduates to lead in the application of data to solve business problems.
Full story: Daniels School launches new economics undergraduate degree
Daniels School’s new leadership team in place
Since being unveiled as Purdue University’s next big move one year ago, the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business is gaining momentum, evidenced by a $50 million gift from the Lilly Endowment for the school’s new building, a $50 million gift from the Dean and Barbara White Foundation, and recognition as a game-changer in shaping the future of business education.
How Purdue’s Daniels School is shaping the future of business education
Purdue University's Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business had a banner year following its 2023 launch, and its leaders tell BestColleges the momentum shows no sign of slowing in 2024.
Krannert’s New Dean of Undergraduate Education Builds on Momentum
As she settles in as Krannert’s new associate dean of undergraduate programs, economics professor Kelly Blanchard is looking forward to continuing the work of her predecessor, Charlene Sullivan, who retired in 2022 following 44 years on the faculty.
Purdue Economist Weighs in on Fuel Prices
News 18 spoke with a Purdue University economics professor about the high gas prices that don't seem to be letting up anytime soon. Purdue University Economics Professor Kelly Blanchard said one cause of the rising fuel prices across the country could be the ongoing pandemic.
Krannert's Kelly Blanchard named among Poets & Quants 2018 Top 50 Undergraduate Professors
For Purdue Krannert economics professor Kelly Blanchard, teaching is a labor of love. “I enjoy trying to figure out how individual students learn,” she said in an a 2017 article highlighting her use of a mobile app and technology to better connect with students. “I know what worked best for me as a student, but I’m always interested in experimenting with new approaches and new technologies, especially ones that can improve the learning environment in my large lecture courses.”