Tanner Regan

Tanner Regan is an Assistant Professor of Economics and International Affairs at George Washington University, affiliated with the Elliott School of International Affairs and the Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and B.Sc./M.A. degrees from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on urban and development economics, particularly housing, land tenure, property tax systems, and urban planning in developing countries. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis in contexts like Tanzania and Kampala.

Regan’s expertise includes analyzing state capacity for property rights implementation, tax compliance mechanisms in low-resource settings, and the socio-economic impacts of urban planning. His research has been published in top journals such as Science and the Journal of Political Economy, emphasizing methodological rigor and real-world policy relevance.

His recent articles explore topics like the long-term effects of urban planning in Tanzania, the role of social connections in urban segregation, and innovative approaches to property tax valuation. He advocates for evidence-based policies that address systemic challenges in urban development and governance.