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Richard Fowles is a Professor of Economics at the University of Utah, holding this position since July 2016. Previously, he served as Visiting Assistant Professor (1987–1990), Assistant Professor (1990–1995), and Associate Professor (1995–2016). His research focuses on applied Bayesian statistical methods, particularly in analyzing non-experimental data, model uncertainty, and policy evaluation. He holds BS and PhD degrees in Philosophy and Economics, both from the University of Utah.
His work spans transportation safety (motorcycle/helmet laws, cell phone effects on crashes), criminal justice (bail reform impacts, Miranda rights effects), and environmental risk (avalanche forecasting via BART models). He has contributed to policy analysis in Thailand’s road safety and Thailand’s aesthetic clinics market. His methodologies emphasize Bayesian approaches and sturdy inference techniques.
Recent articles highlight policy evaluations, such as the Davis County Jail Diversion Program and Cook County bail reform, alongside technological advancements like driverless cars’ potential to reduce fatalities. His earlier work includes foundational Bayesian model selection and econometric analyses of crime rates and wage inequality.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to econometric methods and policy analysis are substantial. His advising and grants are not detailed in the provided texts. He is associated with the University of Utah’s Economics department, with no mentioned labs or collaborative teams.
