Justin Hicks

Justin Hicks is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of California, Merced, affiliated with the Ernest & Julio Gallo Management Program and the Department of Economics and Business Management. He holds a Ph.D. and specializes in applied microeconomics with a focus on patent and publication data analysis.

Dr. Hicks teaches a broad range of courses including Statistical Inference, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, Money & Banking, Corporate Finance, Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Introduction to Economics. His research investigates international collaboration spillovers using patent and publication datasets, contributing to understanding knowledge transfer dynamics across borders.

While no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided information, his work bridges empirical methods (applied econometrics) with innovation policy and global economic interactions. No advising or grant details are explicitly mentioned, though his teaching and research roles imply active engagement in academic mentorship.

His office is located in COB1 341, and further details can be found on his personal website.