She is an educational economist specializing in educational policy and planning issues arising from the globalization of the world�s economies. Her recent work on the topic includes numerous papers as well as invited lectures in several countries. Dr. Ilon has lived and worked through-out the world including three years in Micronesia, two years in Zimbabwe, and a year in Jordan. She holds degrees in International Development Education (Ph.D.), Economics (M.S.), Educational Research and Statistics (M.S.), and Education and Anthropology (B.A.).