Mark Colas

Mark Colas is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Oregon’s College of Arts and Sciences. His research bridges Labor Economics and Public Economics with a focus on spatial dynamics, environmental policy, and immigration studies. He received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in 2017 and served as a Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (2017-18).

Research Themes:

• Labor market frictions (e.g., teacher hiring, migration)
• Public policy design (taxes, subsidies, immigration)
• Spatial economic modeling (geographic redistribution, land use)
• Environmental economics (solar subsidies, land regulation)

Scientific Awards: Not explicitly listed in the provided data.

Advising & Grants: He will be on sabbatical at the National University of Singapore (2025-26), indicating ongoing research engagement and institutional support.