Tyler Schipper

Tyler Schipper is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas, affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in macroeconomics, growth and development, forecasting, and informality in developing economies. Dr. Schipper has been with the institution since 2014 and actively involves students in research projects, mentoring them on their own research endeavors.

Education:

• University of Oregon, PhD
• University of Oregon, MS
• Central College, BA

Research Interests: His work focuses on understanding how informal firms influence productivity and innovation in developing countries, alongside real-time forecasting methodologies. He collaborates with policymakers to translate his findings into actionable strategies. Schipper’s research bridges theoretical macroeconomics with applied policy analysis, emphasizing the role of disaggregated data and sectoral comparisons.

Publications: His recent work explores topics such as minimum wage effects on public transit, GDP growth forecasting techniques, and productivity differences between formal and informal sectors. These studies reflect a trend toward real-world policy relevance and data-driven analysis in developing economies.

Advising & Grants: Schipper has mentored student co-authors like A. Vecchia. While specific grants are not listed, his research often addresses development economics challenges requiring cross-sectoral collaboration. He emphasizes student engagement in policy-oriented research.

Labs & Teams: Though no formal lab is named, he collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and policymakers, fostering a dynamic research environment for students and professionals.