Evan J. Taylor

Evan J. Taylor serves as Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona within the Eller College of Management. His research employs advanced econometric techniques to investigate labor market dynamics, migration patterns, and long-term health outcomes, particularly in historical contexts such as the Great Migration and Jim Crow South.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Michigan (2017)

Research Interests:

• Applied Econometrics
• Labor Economics
• Migration and Demographic Economics
• Health Economics

Dr. Taylor's work explores how migration influences crime, mortality, and economic mobility over time. His studies often leverage historical U.S. data to uncover causal relationships between social phenomena and long-term individual outcomes.

Publication Trends:

His recent articles (2015-2021) consistently address migration's societal impacts. Key themes include the role of migration networks in location decisions, the effect of school quality on mortality amid migration, and social connectedness as a crime deterrent during the Great Migration. This body of work bridges economics, demography, and public health.