Stephen Scheid

Stephen Scheid is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), where he has been a full-time lecturer since 2016. He holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis (2013). His research focuses on public finance, microeconomic theory, dynamic labor contracts, and income tax theory. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in principles of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and economics surveys, emphasizing analytical skills and real-world applications.

Education:

• MA in Economics, Washington University in St. Louis, 2013

Research Interests:

• Public finance and microeconomic foundations of policy design
• Dynamic labor contract frameworks for modern economies
• Income tax theory and its implications for fiscal policy
• Business strategy through an economic decision-making lens

Recent Contributions: Published a departmental newsletter (2018) and authored a principles of economics textbook (2017), reflecting his commitment to pedagogical innovation.

No scientific awards or grants are listed, though his full-time teaching role and research output demonstrate active academic engagement.