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Joshua Shea is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research specializes in econometrics, with a focus on methodological advancements and applications in policy evaluation. He develops statistical tools such as the ivmte R package for instrumental variable analysis and examines topics like racial bias in policing and cost-benefit analyses of early childhood programs.
His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy questions, contributing to areas such as criminal justice reform and education economics. Shea’s publications emphasize rigorous statistical methods, including support vector regression and regularization techniques. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world issues through empirical research.
Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his active publication record underscores his contributions to advancing econometric methodologies and their societal applications.
