Seth Giertz

Seth Giertz is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences and the Department of Economics. He serves as a PhD advisor in Economics. Giertz holds a Ph.D. (2001), M.A. (1996), and B.A. (1994) in Economics from Syracuse University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, respectively.

His research focuses on Public Finance (taxation) and Urban & Regional Economics, with emphasis on fiscal policy, property taxation, healthcare financing, and economic impacts of intergovernmental grants. Notable work includes analyses of Medicaid assistance multipliers, gasoline tax incidence, and agricultural tax policies.

Recent publications (2015–2024) explore topics such as fiscal multipliers, property tax capitalization, mortgage credit risk, and the effects of state tax policies. His work highlights the interplay between taxation, economic activity, and public policy outcomes.

Giertz advises PhD students in Economics but no specific advisees are listed. No grants or awards are mentioned in the provided materials.