Adam Dearing

Adam Dearing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His academic role includes teaching and research within the economics discipline. He oversees administrative and academic aspects of the undergraduate and graduate programs in Economics, including course policies, student experiences, and research opportunities. His research focuses on applied econometrics, microeconomic theory, and public finance, with interests extending to industrial organization.

He is actively involved in departmental governance through committees like the Committee for Student and Faculty Engagement, and contributes to affiliated centers and institutes. His professional activities include organizing research seminars such as the S. C. Tsiang Macroeconomics Workshop and managing graduate student resources, including the Q-Exam syllabi and field concentrations.

Notable administrative responsibilities include overseeing the Economics Major/Minor policies for Arts & Sciences and ILR students, advising prospective students, and maintaining contacts and office hours for departmental coordination. His work also involves historical tracking of Ph.D. student placements and maintaining the Graduate Field Handbook.