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Daniel E. Clayton serves as Lecturer of Economics at Fort Lewis College's Katz School of Business, teaching quantitative reasoning with emphasis on inclusive pedagogy informed by his cross-cultural teaching experience. His office is located in EBH 182 with contact at 970-247-7591.
Academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of New Mexico Albuquerque (2024)
- M.A. in Economics, University of New Mexico Albuquerque (2016)
- Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, Sam Houston State University (2008)
His research examines migration-development dynamics, particularly how return migrants influence economic redistribution in origin communities. As an Ecuadorian immigrant, he investigates financial inclusion, inequality reduction, and poverty alleviation through case studies in Mexico, integrating personal perspective with quantitative analysis of migration shocks.
Publication trends reveal consistent focus on return migration's socioeconomic impacts across Mexican contexts, spanning economic redistribution, financial inclusion, and inequality metrics since 2022.
Key recognitions include:
- Latin American & Iberian Institute Ph.D. Fellowship (2022-2024)
- GPSA Student Research Grant (2022)
Dr. Clayton actively disseminates research through major conferences including the Southern Economic Association and Ecuadorian Economic Association, supported by targeted fellowships. His professional engagement extends to membership in the American Society of Hispanic Economists and American Economic Association.
