Noah Braun

Noah Braun is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at St. Olaf College and a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Institute for Freedom and Community. He is actively engaged in research and will be on the academic job market in fall 2025.

His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly in the areas of public economics, urban economics, and political economy. He investigates the effects of the Shelby County v. Holder decision on government finance and public policy, as well as how voting rights and local government actions affect public goods provision in racially segregated communities. His work spans critical domains including education, housing, and criminal justice policy.

Noah Braun's scholarly contributions center on political economy and public policy, with a strong emphasis on institutional impacts on marginalized communities. His research trajectory indicates a deep commitment to understanding equity and governance through empirical microeconomic analysis.

Noah Braun has not listed any scientific awards in the provided materials.

He is currently advising or mentoring students in economics and public policy research, though specific advisees are not named. There is no mention of external grants in the provided text.

Noah Braun is affiliated with the Institute for Freedom and Community as a Postdoctoral Fellow, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research on governance and civil liberties.