My research focuses on Labor Economics and Macroeconomics, with an emphasis on applying economic theory and advanced econometric methods to address policy-relevant questions related to immigration and macroeconomic shocks. I am particularly committed to exploring labor market disparities faced by immigrants and their broader implications for economic mobility.
Teaching
courses taught
ECON 1078 - Mathematical Tools for Economists 1
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Fall 2025
This course is the first of a two-course sequence (ECON 1078 and ECON 1088) designed to introduce a variety of mathematical concepts that will be used extensively in subsequent economics coursework. The fundamental skills covered in this class are essential for economic analysis. Topics include algebra, graphs, functions, and logic.
ECON 3080 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
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Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Introduces theories of aggregate economic activity including the determination of income, employment, and prices; economic growth; and fluctuations. Macroeconomic policies are explored in both closed and open economy models. ECON 3070 ECON and 3080 may be taken in any order; there is no recommended sequence.
ECON 4292 - Migration, Immigrant Adaptation, and Development
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Spring 2026
Examines historical and current patterns of migration with an emphasis in international movement. Looks at leading migration theories related to both origin- and destination-based explanations while critically looking at the role of development as a potential cause and consequence of population movement. Finally, covers some aspects of immigrants' social and economic adaptation to their host society.
