Andrew Grandage

Andrew Grandage is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University. His academic roles include teaching courses on public budgeting, organizational theory, public administration, and American government. Prior to academia, he worked as a financial analyst for a government contractor. He holds a Ph.D. and MPA from the University of Georgia, and a BS from the University of Central Florida.

His research focuses on public administration, capital budgeting, project management, and climate adaptation policies. Key themes in his work include analyzing how governments plan for sea level rise, evaluate capital project performance, and implement project management frameworks in state agencies. His studies often explore the interplay between political dynamics and policy outcomes in public organizations.

Grandage’s publications span topics like climate change adaptation in coastal regions, comparative analyses of transportation and IT project management, and frameworks for municipal debt governance. His work emphasizes practical applications of public finance principles and evidence-based policy solutions.

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