Expertise

Areas:

  • Public Finance & Economics
  • Policy Analysis

Areas of Interest:

  • Risky Behaviors
  • Health
  • Crime

His earlier research examined the causes of funding disparities experienced by minority-serving institutions of higher education. Most recently, his work has focused on risky behaviors such as substance use disorders and crime. Specifically, his research examines access to healthcare and health outcomes, including substance use, mental health, and mortality resulting from victimization.

His teaching interests include applied microeconomics and public policy. He currently teaches a course on contemporary microeconomic issues in public affairs. He has previously taught courses in public finance and intermediate microeconomics.

Degrees
PhD, University of Florida, Economics, 2017
MA, University of Florida, Economics, 2013
BA, Florida International University, Economics, 2011
Keywords
ethnic studies racism or race relation health economics political economy applied economics inequality bilingual & intercultural education health disparities substance abuse treatment economics of education
Languages
English, Spanish