Biography
My wife, Kelli, and I are both graduates of BYU ('05). We are the parents of 4 wonderful boys from ages 18 to 11. We also have a shnoodle named Boba Fetch.
I love to cook and many of my social media posts are dedicated to my Sunday meals where I try to be #ChefEconomist. We apply the baseball rule on meals, if over .300 of our children like a meal, it's a repeat.
I am dedicated to #BuildingBetterStudents. Much of my social media presence is about sharing ideas on how to help students achieve their academic, career, and personal goals.
Research Interests
My research focus is on the economics of education, behavioral economics, and sports economics. My current projects examine the efficacy of informational nudges focused on the net cost of college and the impact that higher education had in the early 20th century. I also have a project that examines the effectiveness of online proctored exams and looks into the many different ways that students might engage in academic dishonesty.Teaching Interests
Over my career, I have taught a variety of courses. This year, I am teaching Econ 110, Principles of Economics. I love teaching this class because for many students it is their first exposure to economics and the economic way of thinking. It is incredibly rewarding to see students master the material and recognize how these tools can be applied to many aspects of their lives.I also teach Statistics for Economists (Econ 378), a course that changed my life as an undergraduate. After taking this class, I changed direction and decided to pursue a career in academia. While I do not expect my students to follow the same path, I hope the course can have a similarly meaningful impact on their lives.
In all that I do, I strive to create an inclusive learning environment that challenges students academically while providing them with the resources and support they need to rise to that challenge.