Joshua Hess

Joshua Hess is Clinical Associate Professor of Economics at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. He holds a PhD from Colorado State University and specializes in public policy analysis, particularly cannabis policy, risky decision-making, and environmental economics.

His research examines the economic impacts of marijuana legalization, educational policy decisions, and community responses to energy development projects. Professor Hess investigates how policy changes affect consumer behavior, educational choices, and local economic indicators.