Dave Sjoquist

Dr. Dave Sjoquist is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Georgia State University, with affiliations to the Center for State and Local Finance and Fiscal Research Center. His research focuses on state and local public economics, including taxation policies, education finance, and economic development.

Research examines:

• State/local fiscal policy responses to economic conditions
• Effects of merit-based financial aid on educational choices
• Property tax implications of economic crises
• Urban economic development strategies

Publications analyze policy impacts using empirical methods, with recent work on state fiscal adaptations during economic stress and educational outcomes influenced by financial aid structures.