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Benjamin Scafidi is a Professor and Director of the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University's Department of Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis. His research focuses on the economics of education, public sector economics, and microeconomics. He leads the Education Economics Center, which analyzes fiscal and policy issues in K-12 education. Key research themes include school finance, educational productivity, teacher licensure, and the effects of school choice programs. His recent work addresses pandemic impacts on school enrollment, long-term fiscal effects of economic crises, and policy reforms for public education systems. Scafidi frequently presents on topics like school choice and equity at national conferences. He holds an active faculty role with no part-time status noted.
His work examines disparities in advanced course-taking (e.g., AP Economics) and evaluates programs like the Indiana Choice Scholarship. He has analyzed teacher retention patterns, fiscal equity in education funding, and the role of technology in economic education. While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publications reflect significant contributions to education economics literature. His research spans over two decades, with recent focus on pandemic-driven shifts in educational sectors and policy responses to financial challenges.
