Todd Russell Gabel

Todd Russell Gabel is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the College of Business, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He joined UTA in 2014 after earning his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Texas at Dallas. His career includes prior academic roles at Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Texas at Dallas, alongside ongoing work as a Senior Fellow at Canada's Fraser Institute since 2012.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Texas at Dallas (2011)
• M.S. in Economics, University of Texas at Dallas (2007)
• B.S. in Economics/Chemistry, Simon Fraser University (1998)

Research Focus:
Gabel specializes in labor economics, welfare policy, and institutional economics, with notable work on Canadian welfare reform. His research employs microdata analysis to evaluate policy impacts on social assistance participation and economic behavior, frequently addressing intersections between economics, religion, and public governance.

Publication Trends:
His 15 most recent works include peer-reviewed journal articles and policy commentaries. Predominant themes are welfare reform, tax policy, labor markets, and political economy. Journal publications emphasize empirical analysis of social programs, while magazine articles critique contemporary policy debates (e.g., tariffs, healthcare, minimum wage).

Awards:

• Distinguished Clinical Faculty Publication Award (UTA, 2018 & 2016)
• Outstanding Lecturer Award (UTA, 2018)

Teaching & Service:
He teaches undergraduate courses including Microeconomics, Money and Banking, and Public Policy Economics. Service roles include coordinating UTA's Speaker Series (2015–present), advising student organizations, and contributing to community initiatives like Watermark Community Church.