Economics (the dismal science)


As many of you know, I have a degree in economics. I hold the field of urban economics close to my heart. My academic writings can be found on this page. I encourage you to peek at my capstone on redlining. 



Capstone (2022):

Redlining, Race, and Crime Statistics: The Relationship Between Housing Discrimination and Crime


Urban Economics:

The Hidden Value of Cities: An Analysis of Wellbeing in Urban Areas (2022)

Overnight Shipping and Overnight Growth: A Synthesis of Research Detailing the Relationship Between Transportation Infrastructure and Growth (2021)

Two Sides of the Same Crime: an Analysis of Financial Outcomes and their Effect on Severity of Crime in 1986 Within the State of California Abajian et al., (2021)



Academic Awards:

Department of Economics Outstanding Graduate Award Bio:



Pictured left to right in photo 1: Dean Mark Bannister, Me, Associate Dean Kit Scott, Dr. Lee Parton

Funny story about this award...

I didn’t realize this was a big deal until I showed up to the “award luncheon,” which was just an award ceremony. After I saw my laminated name tag by the door, received a goodie bag, and saw every other recipient in formal attire, I knew it was a big deal.  The College of Business and Economics is huge at Boise State, so there were probably eight(?) other recipients from the College’s various departments.  As seen above, I was wearing my forest green Vans Skate Pros and Tuba Polo. Nothing better than being handed a quasi-diploma in the same clothes I skated in that night. 



Department of Economics Signature Student Award Bio:



2021 Jordan Scholar

Champman Business and Economics Scholarship Recipient

Langroise Economics Scholarship Recipient

Boise State Presidential Scholar

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