About Me
I am an Assistant Professor of Economics at West Point, interested in understanding and improving workforce preparation and performance. My research explores how policies can develop skills, enhance worker performance, and clarify the impact of individual choices on these outcomes. West Point's unique environment has shaped my perspective on developing broad-based human capital for diverse challenges, influencing both my research and my "Leadership Economics" course. This course combines personnel and organizational economics, public choice theory, and a novel microeconomic model of decision-making to equip future leaders with essential skills. As an educator and researcher, I find a natural connection in teaching West Point cadets. I use economic insights to develop critical thinking, communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills crucial for their immediate post-graduation roles and beyond.
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Fields of Interest: Labor Economics, Personnel Economics, Economics of Education
Brief Resume
Professional Positions
2018 - Present
Assistant Professor of Economics, West Point
2010 - 2013
Analyst, UT Governor's Office of Management and Budget
Education
2013 - 2018
Ph.D. Economics, University of Virginia
2015
M.A. in Economics, University of Virginia
2010
B.A. in Economics and Statistics with Honors; Minor Mathematics; Minor Philosophy, Brigham Young University
Honors, Awards, and Grants
2024
Russell Sage Foundation (Co-PI, $166,791)
Faculty Research Grant, West Point
2023
Upjohn Institute Early Career Research Grant
Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal
2022