Carlianne Patrick

Dr. Carlianne Patrick is an affiliated researcher with the Urban Studies Institute (USI) at Georgia State University, and holds additional affiliations with the Fiscal Research Center and the Center for State and Local Finance. She received her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in 2012. Her research focuses on economic development policy, tax incentives, urban fiscal systems, and the intersection of public policy with labor market dynamics. She has conducted extensive work evaluating state-level tax credits, agglomeration effects in industrial clusters, and the socioeconomic impacts of urban planning policies.

Her academic contributions span topics such as age-based property tax exemptions, the role of historic preservation in urban revitalization, and gender role attitudes influencing occupational choices. Dr. Patrick’s work frequently examines the efficacy of non-tax economic development tools and their implications for regional competitiveness. She is also involved with the Housing and Community Development Lab and Micromobility Lab at USI, exploring innovative solutions for equitable urban development. Despite her prolific research output, she has not yet been noted for specific scientific awards in the provided texts.

In terms of advising and grants, while no specific advisees or grant details are listed, her research projects imply involvement in collaborative policy evaluations and data-driven urban studies initiatives. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, public policy, and urban sociology, addressing contemporary challenges such as economic resilience in downturns, informality in global markets, and the spatial distribution of economic opportunities.