Evan Kresch

Evan Kresch is an Associate Professor of Economics at Oberlin College within the College of Arts and Sciences. He teaches courses in development economics, principles of economics, and specialized topics like sports economics. His research spans institutional barriers in water and sanitation, tax policy, and public procurement in developing countries.

• BA (summa cum laude), University of California, Berkeley (2010)
• MA, Columbia University (2012)
• PhD, Columbia University (2016)

His work examines how urban density affects information diffusion, the health impacts of natural resource management, and the role of government versus NGOs in disaster aid. He focuses on Brazil and developing nations, analyzing legislative reforms, tax compliance, and WASH sector dynamics.

Recent trends in his research include policy analysis for public finance, disaster relief strategies, and behavioral economics. His presentations at international conferences and publications in journals like the American Economic Journal and Journal of Economics Letters highlight his contributions to development economics and public sector governance.

• Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program (2022)

While no direct student advising list is provided, Evan collaborates on research with institutions such as the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Institute for Fiscal Studies. He co-organized the 2025 WASH Economics Conference, supported by NSF grant 2417322, reflecting his leadership in academic initiatives related to water and sanitation economics.