Angela Dills

Dr. Angela Dills is a distinguished faculty member at Western Carolina University (WCU), serving as the Gimelstob-Landry Distinguished Professor of Regional Economic Development. She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.A./Ph.D. from Boston University. Prior to WCU, she taught at Clemson University, Mercer University, Wellesley College, and Providence College. Her research focuses on education policy, health economics, drug/alcohol policy, and criminal justice, with a particular emphasis on topics like school choice, telemedicine impacts, and regional development.

Her educational background includes degrees in economics, and she has held faculty roles at multiple institutions, reflecting her academic expertise. Research interests span policy analysis in education, healthcare access, and regulatory frameworks. Her work has been published in journals such as the Journal of Health Economics and Economics of Education Review.

Recent articles highlight her contributions to understanding gender disparities in economic freedom, telemedicine's life-saving potential, and the global impact of private schooling. She also explores social capital's role in mobility and achievement. Despite her extensive research and academic roles, no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.