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Paul Thompson is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Economics in the School of Public Policy at Oregon State University. He is affiliated with the Department of Applied Economics and serves as a member of the Four-Day School Week Policy team. His research focuses on public economics, education policy, and urban economics, particularly examining the effects of four-day school weeks, financial intervention systems, and K-12 education funding. Thompson holds a PhD from Michigan State University and is an IZA Research Affiliate.
His research interests include evaluating the impacts of policy changes on student achievement, juvenile crime, and socioeconomic outcomes. He has collaborated on multi-state analyses of school scheduling policies and their implications for education equity. Thompson’s work bridges public policy, economics, and education, with a focus on evidence-based solutions for systemic challenges.
Key areas of study include fiscal stress labels on school districts, effects of reduced school exposure on health behaviors, and the role of honors programs in human capital formation. His research outputs emphasize empirical analysis and policy relevance, often leveraging large-scale datasets for rigorous evaluations.
Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed.
Advising & Grants: Thompson leads the Four-Day School Week research initiative and has contributed to studies funded by state and federal agencies. His grants focus on educational and fiscal policy analysis, though specific grant details are not provided.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Four-Day School Week Policy team at Oregon State University, collaborating with interdisciplinary researchers and policymakers.
