Adam A. Millsap

Adam A. Millsap is a Lecturer in the MS in Applied Economics program at Johns Hopkins University, based at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at Stand Together Trust, focusing on economic opportunity issues, urban development, and public policy.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Economics from Miami University in Ohio
• Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion from Miami University in Ohio
• Master's degree in Economics from Clemson University
• PhD in Economics from Clemson University

Millsap's research focuses on the intersection of urban economics and public policy, with particular expertise in housing markets, occupational licensing, economic mobility, and state-level economic development. His work examines how regulatory frameworks impact housing affordability, labor market dynamics, and regional economic growth patterns. He frequently analyzes the relationship between government policies and economic outcomes, with a special emphasis on how regulatory barriers affect workforce participation and geographic mobility.

His publication record reveals a consistent focus on policy-relevant economic research, particularly examining how regulatory environments shape economic outcomes. His recent work shows increasing attention to housing policy reforms across states, occupational licensing barriers, and the economic impacts of regulatory differences between states. His research demonstrates how supply-side constraints in housing markets drive affordability challenges and how occupational licensing creates unnecessary barriers to work.

Millsap has established himself as a prominent commentator on economic policy, regularly contributing to Forbes and appearing in major national and regional publications including USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, Real Clear Policy, The Hill, Detroit Free Press, Orlando Sentinel, Cincinnati Enquirer, and Orange County Register. His book Dayton: The Rise, Decline, and Transition of an Industrial City provides a detailed economic history of his hometown and examines broader patterns of industrial city development.

Throughout his career, Millsap has taught economics at multiple institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Florida State University, Clemson University, and George Mason University, bringing his research expertise into the classroom. His policy-focused scholarship bridges academic research and practical policy applications, making complex economic concepts accessible to broader audiences while maintaining academic rigor.