About
I am an economics lecturer and post-qualifying doctoral candidate with research interests across applied microeconomics, game theory, industrial organization, and political economy. I hold master's degrees in Economics (Rutgers University) and Applied Economics (Johns Hopkins University) and Management (Duke University Fuqua School of Business) with a couple years of private sector consulting experience and an economics and liberal arts undergraduate background (Washington & Lee University).
It is important for all of us to better understand how government structures and policies affect the preferences and behaviors of firms and individuals, whose interactions with each other establish "markets".
There are different toolkits to explore these topics. Game theory can model the interactive strategic reasoning of decision-makers, hypothetically analyzing everything from psychology to the availability and impact of information to the roles of probabilities and inherent uncertainties in nature. Econometrics objectively measures what actually happens. This field of empirical study can quantify and characterize any correlation or cause and effect relationship where there is sufficient observable data. As computing power exponentially increases, along with the quantity and quality of data describing the world around us, the descriptive power and precision of statistical analysis will only grow. Economics overall is really just a study of relative value and how our perceptions of it affect our strategic behaviors towards each other and utilization of resources.
As a lifelong student-athlete and experienced personal trainer and coach, I am very passionate about education and enabling sustainable long-term growth and development. The most efficient and impactful teaching and coaching builds capabilities to continue learning and improving independently. As a multi-sport athlete with expertise in several academic disciplines, I also have a deep appreciation for interdisciplinary learning and intellectual diversity.
Economic thinking is important for every person every day - this site will offer free access to educational materials.