Diana Thomas

Diana Thomas, an Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Institute for Economic Inquiry at Creighton University, delves into the rising costs of childcare and their impact on women's workforce participation. She highlights how childcare regulations exacerbate financial strain on families and discusses shifts in caregiving roles, with more fathers stepping in. The conversation also touches on the effects of COVID-19 on childcare services and explores strategies for making childcare more affordable and accessible without compromising quality.