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Jon Rork is the George Hay Professor of Economics at Reed College, affiliated with the Economics Department within the Division of History and Social Sciences. He joined Reed in 2010 after prior faculty roles at the University of New Hampshire, Vassar College, and Georgia State University. His research focuses on state and local public finance, with emphasis on taxation policies, interjurisdictional competition, and the economic drivers of interstate migration, particularly among the elderly. He teaches courses in microeconomic theory, game theory, public finance, urban economics, and behavioral economics.
Rork’s work examines how tax structures influence migration patterns, fiscal policy design, and economic outcomes. Notable research areas include state income tax breaks for the elderly, the impact of tax reciprocity on labor markets, and the effects of merit-based aid programs on student choices. His methodologies often involve rigorous empirical analysis of demographic and fiscal data.
His publications span topics from tax competition dynamics to the paradoxes of historically black college graduation rates. While specific awards and grants are not listed, his extensive research output underscores a commitment to addressing pressing issues in public finance and regional economics. Rork’s interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with applied policy analysis, contributing to both academic discourse and practical fiscal policymaking.
