I study consumer decision-making in the financial marketplace, including the role of public policy in influencing credit, savings, and investment choices. I am involved in studies of household finance and well-being supported by leading foundations and federal agencies. I bring nearly a decade of applied experience to his research.
Featured Media
- Yahoo! Finance, ‘If you’re behind, these funds won’t really make a difference’: J. Michael Collins on impact of stimulus package on recovery
- Minnesota Public Radio, Is more economic relief from Congress on the way?
- The Guardian, ‘I have no money’: debt collection continues despite pandemic
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Coronavirus will affect everyone, even if you never get sick. But some people will be hit harder than others
- The New York Times, How to build an emergency fund in the middle of an emergency
Department
- Consumer Science
Degree Program
- PhD Human Ecology: Consumer Behavior & Family Economics
Affiliations
- Human Development & Relationships Institute, Division of Extension
- Center for Financial Security
- La Follette School of Public Affairs
- Institute for Research on Poverty
- Center for Demography and Ecology
- Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work
Education
- PhD, Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University
- MPP, Harvard University
- BS, Miami University
Contact
Office: 4206 Nancy Nicholas Hall
Phone: 608-616-0369
Email: jmcollins@wisc.edu
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