Kurt Beron

Dr. Kurt Beron is a Professor at the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. His research spans economics, education, sports, sociology, and psychology, with a focus on quantitative methodology and public policy issues. He has led major projects like the Texas Schools Project and serves as Principal Investigator for the DFW Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC).

• Current research explores human capital development in youth, emphasizing non-economic factors.
• Key methodologies include econometrics, structural equation modeling, and multilevel modeling.
• Collaborative work includes an NIH-funded study on social and physical aggression in children.

His publications appear in journals such as The Review of Economics and Statistics and Developmental Psychology. He has held leadership roles including Associate Dean and College Master at UTD, and currently serves as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative.