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Alex Marsella is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Data Analytics at Berry College, where he teaches courses in economics, statistics, and data analytics. His research focuses on applied microeconomic issues in urban and public economics, particularly crime reduction and drug policy in Philadelphia. He received his education from West Virginia University, his alma mater, and has prior teaching experience there in economics courses. His work engages with policy-relevant topics such as Airbnb regulations, income inequality effects on political outcomes, and the efficacy of urban development programs like the West Philadelphia Promise Zone.
Dr. Marsella's research combines empirical analysis with policy evaluation, addressing questions about local governance, public health interventions, and spatial economic dynamics. His recent studies include contingent valuation experiments on supervised injection sites and theoretical models of legislative wealth transfers. He has published widely on topics ranging from Philadelphia-specific policy analysis to broader political economy questions.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His advising activities and grant history are not detailed here, though his role as faculty implies graduate student mentorship. He is affiliated with Berry’s Economics and Data Analytics department, located in Green Hall.
