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Conor Norris is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the John Chambers School of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, specializing in General Business. He serves as a research analyst for the Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation, focusing on occupational licensing, regulatory policy, and healthcare economics.
- Education: MA in Economics at George Mason University
His research on occupational licensing and regulatory impacts has been published in The Journal of Regulatory Economics, Health Policy, and Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice. Norris' work frequently examines how licensing policies affect labor markets, healthcare access, and economic mobility, with recent studies on telemedicine, nurse licensure compacts, and pandemic-related reforms.
His articles highlight trends in occupational licensing, regulatory economics, and healthcare policy, often employing empirical analyses of state-level reforms. Key themes include labor market barriers, policy diffusion, and the intersection of regulatory frameworks with public health outcomes.
- Scientific Awards:
- Mercatus Center Graduate Research Fellow (2016-2018)
- Policy Fellow for Catalyst
- Occupational Licensing Fellow for Empower Mississippi
Conor Norris has provided expert testimony to state legislatures on licensing reform and telemedicine, while contributing op-eds to Chicago Tribune, The Houston Chronicle, and other popular media. His academic work bridges scholarly research with real-world policy advocacy.
