ECONOMIST
International Trade | Multinational Investment | Geoeconomics
I am an economist at UNC Asheville whose research lies at the intersection of international trade, foreign direct investment, and geoeconomics. Much of my work examines the unintended consequences of economic policy and the often clever ways firms and people adapt to changes in the global economy. I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in Economics from George Mason University.
FDI under Sanctions: Mode of Entry and Firm Adaptation
Who Jumps Sanctions? Firm Heterogeneity and U.S. Foreign Investment
with Mark Walker and Jared Smith
Immigration Enforcement and M&A in U.S. Agriculture
with Allyson Emblom
Market Power in Space: The Economics of Asteroid Mining
Why People Move: The Determinants of Voluntary and Forced Migration
I teach courses across microeconomics, macroeconomics, and finance, with an emphasis on issues of global importance. My teaching philosophy emphasizes empathetic mentorship, critical examination of economic assumptions and policies, and the thoughtful use of new technologies.
Current and Recent Courses
Geopolitical Economics
The Multinational Corporation and Global Investments
Seminar in International Economics
Game Theory
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Corporate Finance
Introductory Economic Analysis