Nathaniel Pattison

Dr. Nathaniel Pattison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Southern Methodist University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and researches household finance, public economics, and consumer credit markets, with a focus on bankruptcy regulations and debtor protections.

His work examines how consumer credit market interventions and social safety nets help individuals withstand economic shocks. Research spans bankruptcy law impacts, credit accessibility for small businesses, and labor market interactions with financial policies.

Recent publications analyze geographic disparities in bankruptcy filings, effects of credit-check bans on employment, and consumption smoothing mechanisms during financial distress. His research informs policy design to address market failures in consumer finance.