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Neil Gandal serves as the Applied Distinguished Professor of Cyber Studies at the School of Cyber Studies, University of Tulsa, and concurrently holds the Henry Kaufman Professorship in International Capital Markets at Tel Aviv University's Berglas School of Economics. His academic career bridges cybersecurity economics and digital market analysis across these dual institutional affiliations. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley (1989) M.A. in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1981) B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Mathematics from Miami University of Ohio (1979) Professor Gandal specializes in the economic dimensions of digital ecosystems, with particular emphasis on cyber security valuation, cryptocurrency market dynamics, and software industry competition. His empirical research employs advanced econometric methods to quantify risks and incentives in technology-driven markets, generating over 9,000 Google Scholar citations. This work establishes foundational frameworks for understanding how economic forces shape cybersecurity investments and digital innovation trajectories. His distinguished recognitions include: CEPR Research Fellowship for contributions to economic policy research Historic appointment as Honorary Editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization Keynote invitations at premier economics conferences in Europe Fellowship designation by the International Journal of Industrial Organization As former Managing Editor (2005-2012) of the International Journal of Industrial Organization, Gandal shaped empirical research standards in industrial organization economics. His editorial leadership established methodological benchmarks for analyzing digital markets, though specific grant funding details and student mentorship records remain unreported in available materials. No laboratory or research team affiliations are documented in current institutional profiles.

• Economics of Cyber Security
• Microeconomics of Cryptocurrencies
• Digital Economics
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Benjamin Jones is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of New Mexico (UNM), serving as the Graduate Director. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from UNM and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the intersection of environmental economics and human health, particularly examining invasive species, deforestation, wildfire smoke, water quality, and energy resources. His work has been published in leading journals like the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management and featured in media outlets such as The Los Angeles Times and Nature Sustainability. Research interests include environmental economics, epidemiological dimensions of environmental health, dynamic optimization, and coupled human-natural systems. Notable research areas involve quantifying the health impacts of environmental stressors like dust storms, invasive species, and cryptocurrency mining pollution. Jones collaborates with interdisciplinary teams through affiliations like the Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics (SILPE) and the Center for Social Policy. His articles frequently analyze policy-relevant topics such as the economic costs of wildfire smoke, health damages from cryptocurrency mining, and the role of urban afforestation in improving infant health. His work emphasizes inclusive valuation approaches to capture non-market benefits of environmental policies. Affiliations include the Nepal Study Center, Institute for Social Research, and Water Resource Program. Jones teaches courses in environmental economics, resource modeling, and microeconomic theory, reflecting his commitment to integrating theoretical and applied economic analysis.

• Environmental Economics
• Public Health
• Invasive Species Management
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Krislert Samphantharak is a Professor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California San Diego, with expertise in finance, public policy, and economic development. His research focuses on households and firms in emerging economies. Education includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (2003) and a B.A. in Economics from Chulalongkorn University (1998). Research interests span household/corporate finance, economic development, Southeast Asian economies, and big data analytics applied to taxation, market structures, and risk management. Current projects examine SME policies, digital currencies, climate risks, and economic networks. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on microeconomic behavior in emerging markets, with recent emphasis on financial technologies, taxation, and development policy. Article trends show integration of empirical methods with policy-relevant insights across ASEAN economies. Significant advisory roles include the Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research and Stock Exchange of Thailand. Visiting positions held at IMF, UCLA, ANU, University of Tokyo, and Yale-NUS College.

• Household Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Economic Development
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Andrea Civelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Bentley University. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University (2010) and previously served as Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas, with visiting roles at UT Austin and NC State University. His industry experience includes senior economist work at blockchain firm Algorand. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Economics, Princeton University (2010) M.A. in Economics, Princeton University (2005) B.A. in Economics, Bocconi University (2002) Research spans Empirical Macroeconomics , Monetary Economics , Banking , International/Development Macro , Economic Policy Uncertainty , and Cryptocurrency . He integrates VAR models with cross-sectional, experimental, and spatial methods for multi-dimensional economic analysis. Recent publications (2022-2025) examine cryptocurrency dynamics under policy uncertainty, economic growth measurement, Indonesian urban sprawl, and experimental decision-making. Works appear in top journals including Review of Economics and Statistics and Economic Journal . Active research projects: Urban Sprawl and Health Outcomes in Indonesian (2024) - CHB Health Initiative Seed Funding Measuring the Value of a Blockchain Ecosystem (2024) - FAC 24/25 Grant As department faculty, he mentors economics students while collaborating internationally, leveraging blockchain expertise from his Algorand industry role.

• Empirical Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• Banking
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Andrew Goodkind is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of New Mexico specializing in environmental economics with focus on air pollution health impacts and policy evaluation. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from University of Minnesota, Department of Applied Economics (2014) Postdoc at University of Minnesota studying agricultural supply chains and environmental impacts His research centers on modeling human health consequences of air pollution for policy design, agricultural supply chain externalities, and welfare impacts of environmental regulations. Teaching covers Microeconomics, Environmental Economics, and Resource Economics with emphasis on practical policy applications. Publication analysis (2014-2020) shows consistent focus on quantifying air pollution damages from diverse sources including cryptocurrency mining and agricultural production using spatial modeling and fine-scale damage estimation to inform targeted policy interventions. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in source material. Advising and Grants: Source material contains no student or grant information. Labs and Teams: Affiliated with Nepal Study Center, Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics (SILPE), CASAA, International Studies Institute, Institute for Social Research, NM Evaluation Lab, Latin American Iberian Institute, Center for Social Policy, Water Resource Program, and Master of Public Policy program demonstrating interdisciplinary environmental economics approach.

• Environmental economics
• Human health impact of air pollution
• Agricultural supply chains and externalities
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Thomas K. Duncan is Professor of Economics at Radford University’s Davis College of Business and Economics. He teaches Principles of Macroeconomics every semester and mentors numerous independent-study students, welcoming drop-in visitors at his office in KH 282. Education Ph.D. in Economics (institution not specified in text) Research Focus Professor Duncan’s scholarship centers on the interaction between institutional settings and economic outcomes. He investigates how entrepreneurial and innovative ideas emerge within specific institutional contexts, with particular attention to the modern military-industrial complex and national defense provision. His recent work also extends to applied empirical studies in tourism and sports economics, exemplified by his 2024 Importance-Performance Analysis of the Bike Virginia cycling event. Across his publications, three thematic clusters are evident: (1) the political economy of war and defense spending, (2) institutional analysis of state surveillance and intervention, and (3) applied microeconomic studies evaluating recreational and tourism events. Scientific Awards No specific awards are listed in the provided materials. Advising & Outreach Professor Duncan actively supervises independent-study projects for economics majors and encourages informal mentorship. His open-door policy in KH 282 fosters continuous student engagement beyond scheduled courses. Labs, Teams & Collaborations While no formal lab is mentioned, he collaborates with co-authors such as Joshua Carroll on tourism-impact research, indicating active interdisciplinary partnerships within and beyond Radford University.

• Institutional Economics
• Defense Economics
• Political Economy of War
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Kevin B Fornshill serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University, specializing in extremism research and hate crime investigation. His instructional portfolio includes CRIM 325: Hate Crimes and CRIM 490: White Extremist Ideology and Criminal Behavior, earning him the Department's Instructor Appreciation Award (2016-2017) and the ADL SHIELD Award (2010) for decade-long contributions to hate crime investigations in the National Capital Region. His academic foundation comprises an M.A. in Criminal Justice from Boston University, a B.A. in Public Affairs from George Mason University, and specialized federal training through the Criminal Investigative Training Program (CITP-601) and Police Integrated Training Program (PITP-703) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Fornshill's research centers on white supremacist ideology and terrorism trends, maintaining the Law Enforcement Online Special Interest Group on White Extremism with extensive resources including extremist literature, tattoo documentation, and multimedia files. His secondary scholarly output in neuroeconomics—evident in 15 recent publications—examines trust dynamics, market behavior, and decision neuroscience through experimental frameworks, though this economic research appears distinct from his institutional criminology profile. Key recognitions include: George Mason University Instructor Appreciation Award (2016-2017) ADL SHIELD Award for hate crime investigation (2010) He actively bridges academia and law enforcement through expert testimony (Supreme Court of Canada, New Brunswick Court of Appeals), DHS/FLETC instruction, and presentations at venues including the TiNYg 2024 Strategic Security Conference and FBI Terrorism Trends Training. His operational work with the Law Enforcement Online SIG facilitates nationwide intelligence sharing on extremist threats. Fornshill's Enterprise Hall office coordinates critical resources for federal, state, and local agencies combating domestic extremism through the White Extremism SIG platform.

• Extremism
• Hate Crimes
• Terrorism
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Guillaume Haeringer is a Professor at the Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics and Finance within the Zicklin School of Business at the City University of New York (CUNY). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Universite Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg, France) and has dedicated his career to the study of market design, game theory, and blockchain technologies. His research focuses on matching mechanisms, strategic behavior in markets, and the economics of digital currencies. Education: Ph.D., Economics, Universite Louis Pasteur DEA Analyse Economique, Universite Louis Pasteur Maitrise d'Econometrie, Universite Louis Pasteur His recent work includes publications on gradual college admission processes, monotone strategyproofness, and the microeconomics of cryptocurrencies. He has contributed to journals such as the Journal of Economic Theory , Games and Economic Behavior , and the Journal of Economic Literature . His research is supported by multiple PSC-CUNY grants, including projects on matching markets and school choice dynamics. Professor Haeringer has received prestigious awards such as the ICREA Academia Research Prize (2013), Fundacion Ramon Areces research award (2009), and a Marie Curie fellowship (2000). He actively contributes to academic service through committee memberships and editorial roles, including associate editor at the Journal of Public Economic Theory . Current projects explore school choice under uncertainty and self-selection mechanisms.

• Market Design
• Game Theory
• Microeconomic Theory
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Shahruz Mohtadi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, College of Arts and Sciences, Suffolk University, where he has served since 1998. He previously held leadership roles as Department Chair (2013–2018) and Graduate Program Director (1994–2006). His research spans international economics, monetary policy, blockchain technology, and economic justice. PhD in Economics, Louisiana State University MS in Economics, Louisiana State University BS in International Business, Louisiana State University Mohtadi’s work focuses on international trade dynamics, the stabilization of exchange rates in developing economies, and the evolution of monetary systems toward supranational frameworks. He has also explored the intersection of blockchain technology with economics. His publications include a book, A Guide to International Economics , and studies on U.S. trade policies, global justice, and cryptocurrency impacts. His scholarly output highlights trends in international trade theory, monetary integration, and blockchain applications. Notable awards include the Student Government Association Faculty Member of the Year (1991) and the Intercultural Initiatives Award (1994). Mohtadi has taught courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, trade theory, and blockchain economics. Student Government Association Faculty Member of the Year, 1991 Intercultural Initiatives Award, 1994 Mohtadi has mentored students through his teaching roles and contributed to curriculum development in economics. He has not explicitly mentioned advising graduate theses but oversees coursework in advanced macroeconomic theory and emerging financial technologies.

• International Economics
• Money and Banking
• Monetary Policy
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Kermit Schoenholtz is a Clinical Professor Emeritus in the Department of Economics at New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He has held roles as Citigroup’s Global Chief Economist (1997–2005) and previously at Salomon Brothers. His research focuses on monetary policy, financial regulation, and macroeconomics. Schoenholtz directs the Stern Center for Global Economy and Business, promoting global economic research and outreach. Educated at Yale University (M.Phil., 1982) and Brown University (A.B., 1977), he also served as a visiting scholar at the Bank of Japan’s Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies (1983–1985). He received the NYU Stern Faculty Leadership Award (2017) and has been a member of the Council on Foreign Relations since 2016. His work includes co-authoring the textbook Money, Banking, and Financial Markets and maintaining a blog on related topics. Education: M.Phil. in Economics, Yale University, 1982 A.B., Brown University, 1977 Key Affiliations: Member, U.S. Monetary Policy Forum Member, Financial Research Advisory Committee (2015–2022) Research Interests: Schoenholtz’s work emphasizes monetary policy frameworks, financial regulatory reforms, and global economic dynamics. His recent analyses address topics such as cryptocurrency regulation, central bank independence, and post-crisis financial stability. His articles often bridge academic insights with practical policy recommendations. Awards: NYU Stern Faculty Leadership Award (2017) Advising & Grants: While no student advisees are listed, his role at Stern and contributions to policy councils reflect extensive mentorship and institutional leadership. His research has been supported by NYU and external bodies like the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Financial Research. Labs/Teams: Directs the Stern Center for Global Economy and Business, fostering interdisciplinary research on global economic challenges and business strategies.

• Monetary Policy
• Financial Regulation
• Financial Markets
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Olivier Coibion is a Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Economics. He holds the Malcolm Forsman Centennial Professorship and serves as Co-Director of the Economic Policy and Macroeconomic Expectations (EMPCT) research center. Previously, he worked at the International Monetary Fund, Council of Economic Advisers, Brookings Institution, and College of William and Mary. He earned a BA from UC Berkeley (1999) and a PhD from the University of Michigan (2007). His research focuses on macroeconomic expectations, monetary policy communication, inflation dynamics, and household/firm decision-making. Key themes include the causal effects of inflation uncertainty, the role of expectations in shaping economic outcomes, and the policy implications of asymmetric information. Coibion’s work bridges theory and applied research, leveraging novel survey data and experimental methods to address questions of central bank communication, fiscal policy impacts, and pandemic-era economic behavior. He is a Research Affiliate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a Faculty Research Affiliate at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and advises institutions like the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and Banque de France. His teaching includes advanced macroeconomic theory courses at UT Austin. Coibion’s research has explored topics such as the welfare costs of business cycle volatility, cryptocurrency adoption in household finance, and the long-term effects of inflationary memories. His 2020s work emphasizes real-time responses to policy interventions during crises, including lockdown effects on consumer spending and the efficacy of fiscal stimulus payments.

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• Inflation Expectations
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Jeffrey Dorfman is the Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University. His roles include teaching, research in food industry economics, and extension work assisting growers, industry, and policymakers on pricing, marketing, and policy issues. Previously, he spent 34 years at the University of Georgia as a professor of economics and served as Georgia’s State Fiscal Economist for four years. He holds a fellowship in the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association and served as editor of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics (AJAE). Notably, his 2021 co-authored paper was awarded the Outstanding AJAE Article of the Year. His research spans agricultural economics, policy analysis, commodity markets, and applied econometrics, with over 100 scholarly articles and four books, including a textbook on food industry economics. Key research interests include food security policy, gender bias in time allocation, cattle market dynamics, and the economic impacts of agricultural policies. His work integrates Bayesian modeling, econometric analysis, and policy evaluation to address real-world challenges in food systems, environmental economics, and public policy. Dr. Dorfman has contributed to debates on topics ranging from cryptocurrency valuation to the effects of monetary policy on commodity prices. His interdisciplinary approach bridges microeconomic theory with applied policy analysis, emphasizing practical solutions for agricultural and food industry stakeholders.

• Agricultural Economics
• Food Industry Management
• Public Policy Analysis
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Ayan Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the College. His research bridges finance theory, mathematical logic, and microeconomic theory, emphasizing the integration of logical frameworks with economic models. Previously, he served as a Research Advisor at Arrow Markets (a blockchain-focused fintech startup), a faculty member in finance at Baruch College (City University of New York), and a trader at Kotak Securities (Goldman Sachs' former India joint venture), managing structured products. He holds a PhD in Finance from Cornell University and an MS in Applied Mathematics from Stanford University. His work explores non-equilibrium individual reasoning through logical frameworks and its implications for collective economic interactions, such as constructing a 'theory of value' inspired by Tarski's semantic theory. Recent interests include applying these insights to emerging domains like cryptocurrency and generative AI. Contact details include his email at ayanbhattacharya@gmail.com and his University of Chicago address at 5757 S. University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637.

• Finance Theory
• Mathematical Logic
• Microeconomic Theory
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Ben Blau is a Professor and holder of the George S. Eccles Endowed Chair in Finance at Utah State University's Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Department of Economics and Finance. He joined USU in 2009 and has received multiple awards, including 2012 Teacher of the Year and 2013 Researcher of the Year. Previously, he taught at Brigham Young University and earned a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Mississippi, with a focus on Microeconomics and Econometrics. His research spans financial markets, ethics, economic policy, and government-firm interactions. He has over 90 publications in journals like the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and Journal of Development Economics. Notable awards include the 2010 Financial Review Outstanding Paper and 2012 Journal of Financial Research Best Article. His work has been featured in outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Politico. Education: Ph.D., Finance, University of Mississippi (2008), Emphasis: Econometrics & Microeconomic Theory MS, Economics, Utah State University (2005), Emphasis: Economic Theory BS, Finance, Utah State University (2002), Minor: Economics Research Interests: Financial development, asset pricing, market microstructure, banking, economic policy, and financial ethics. His work explores topics like price clustering, investor sentiment, lobbying impacts, and cryptocurrency dynamics. Recent Publications: Focus on short selling strategies, regulatory effects, behavioral finance, and the intersection of politics and markets. Key themes include price dynamics, liquidity, and market efficiency. Awards & Recognition: George S. Eccles Endowed Chair in Finance (2019–present) Outstanding Article Awards from Financial Review (2010) and Journal of Financial Research (2012) National Residence Hall Honorary Outstanding Teacher (2017) Teaching & Service: Teaches courses like Fundamentals of Finance and Investment Analysis. Serves as Department Head since 2020. Active in editorial roles and consulting (e.g., Nathan Associates Inc.).

• Financial Development
• Asset Pricing
• Market Microstructure
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Kevin A. McCabe is a Professor of Economics and Law at George Mason University, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science (ICES), the Krasnow Institute of Advanced Study, the Mercatus Center, and the Center for the Study of Neuroeconomics. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (1985) and serves as a Distinguished Research Scholar at the International Foundation for Research in Experimental Economics (IFREE). His work bridges experimental economics, neuroscience, and computational modeling, focusing on decision-making processes, trust, and institutional design. McCabe’s research interests include neuroeconomics (studying neural correlates of economic decisions), computational economics (modeling market systems and agent-based simulations), and experimental analysis of legal and institutional frameworks. He has contributed to understanding trust dynamics in social exchanges, strategic behavior in markets, and the implications of cognitive biases in economic outcomes. His notable contributions include pioneering studies on the neuroscience of trust (using fMRI to observe brain activity during reciprocal exchanges), and computational platforms for simulating economic systems. He has supervised eight PhD students, with recent advisees exploring cryptocurrencies, virtual worlds in experiments, and institutional trustworthiness. McCabe’s work intersects law and economics, examining how legal incentives shape human behavior through neuroeconomic perspectives. He has secured major grants investigating mechanisms like collaborative meritocracies, property rights in bargaining, and the impact of litigation financing rules on settlements. His interdisciplinary affiliations include leadership roles in neuroeconomic research centers, emphasizing the application of cognitive science to economic and legal problems. McCabe continues to advance experimental methods in both virtual and real-world contexts to address complex social and economic challenges.

• Experimental Economics
• Neuroeconomics
• Computational Economics
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