Alan Seals

Alan Seals is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Auburn University, College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on labor economics, econometrics, and the economics of the family and crime, utilizing large-scale field experiments to study the transition from school to work. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in labor economics and econometrics.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Middle Tennessee State University

Research Highlights: Seals' work explores labor market dynamics, family economic structures, and the socioeconomic factors influencing crime. His findings have been featured in prominent outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, and Bloomberg Politics.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Economic Association
• Southern Economic Association
• Society of Labor Economists

Personal Interests: A musician at heart, Seals plays multiple guitars and is deeply passionate about Pre-War blues, country, jazz, and artists like Django Reinhardt and Merle Haggard.