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Joshua Mask serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Economics Department within the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. His academic journey includes earning a BBA and MBA from the University of Memphis followed by an MA and PhD in Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Mask's research program centers on labor economics with specific expertise in how business cycles affect long-term wage trajectories and employment opportunities. His scholarly focus spans labor market dynamics during economic recessions, migration economics, and macroeconomic policy implications. His work demonstrates particular attention to how early-career experiences during economic downturns create lasting impacts on professional trajectories.
His publication record shows consistent output in reputable journals including Labour Economics and the IZA Journal of Development and Migration, with research themes revealing strong connections between macroeconomic conditions and individual labor market outcomes. His scholarly contributions frequently address policy-relevant questions about wage determination, recession impacts on different demographic groups, and migration patterns during economic uncertainty.
Dr. Mask maintains significant public engagement through media appearances, having been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, and featured in WalletHub analyses. His expertise is regularly sought for commentary on labor market conditions, economic policy, and employment trends.
He teaches a range of economics courses including Macroeconomic Principles (both regular and honors sections), Money and Banking, Socioeconomic Context of Business, and Economics Decisions for Public Policy, demonstrating commitment to both introductory and advanced undergraduate education as well as graduate-level instruction.
