Richard W. Tresch

Richard W. Tresch is a Professor Emeritus of Economics at Boston College, located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He holds a B.A. from Williams College and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on fiscal economics, public finance, and welfare economics. Tresch has authored or edited significant works such as Public Finance: A Normative Theory and Public Sector Economics: Critical Concepts in Economics. He has taught courses including Principles of Economics, Public Finance, and Welfare Economics. His publications span academic books and edited volumes addressing taxation, public expenditures, and federalism. His work emphasizes normative theoretical frameworks and critical analyses of public sector policies.

• Education: B.A., Williams College; Ph.D., MIT
• Key Works: Academic Press (2014), Routledge (2009), Palgrave Macmillan (2008)

As an Emeritus faculty member, Tresch's contributions include curriculum development and scholarly contributions to fiscal policy analysis. His research integrates theoretical models with practical policy implications, reflecting his expertise in public sector economics.