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Scott McConnell, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the College of Business at Eastern Oregon University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2013). His research focuses on theoretical fiscal policy for energy conservation and the historical impact of public works projects like the Civilian Conservation Corps. He is also conducting field research on the Rai Stone monetary system in Yap. McConnell teaches macroeconomics, monetary policy, and the history of economic thought, emphasizing student engagement to contextualize economics within real-world applications.
Education:
- Ph.D., M.S., Economics, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2013)
Research Interests: fiscal policy frameworks for sustainability, historical economic systems, and regional economic development. His work on the Civilian Conservation Corps highlights the relevance of public infrastructure projects to modern environmental and economic challenges in regions like Eastern Oregon.
Teaching Philosophy: McConnell prioritizes interactive learning, blending classroom and online engagement to make economics accessible and tangible for students.
Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided text.
Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details mentioned. The text focuses on his role in the new economics degree program at EOU.
Labs/Teams: Not specified in the provided information.
