Sean-Patrick Alvarez
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Welcome! I am an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Gregory D. Brown Dept. of Finance, Economics & Accounting at Jacksonville State University. I am also a Research Fellow in the Political Economy Research Institute at Middle Tennessee State University
I completed my PhD in Economics in 2024 from Middle Tennessee State University. I graduated from Troy University magna cum laude in 2019 with a BS in Economics and minors in Mathematics and Spanish.
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
My research interests include topics in Economic History, Public Choice, Historical Political Economy, and Transaction Cost Economics.
I have had my research published in Academic Journals such as the European Economic Review, The European Journal of Political Economy, and the Journal of Markets and Morality.
Current research projects I am a part of include examining the Economics of Slave Hiring and the Economics of Manumission in the Antebellum South; the Historical Political Economy of Barber's Licensure during the Progressive Era; and the relationship between Economic Freedom and Development.
Publications:
Under Review
"Cutthroat Competition: The Political Economy of Barber Licensure During the Progressive Era” Revise and Resubmit with Major Revisions at The Journal of Law and Economics with Dan. J. Smith and Macy Scheck
The Political Economy of Manumission Restrictions: Evidence from Antebellum State Legislatures” Revise and Resubmit at Explorations in Economic History with Ennio E. Piano
What my students think:
What my students think:
(Official Teaching Evaluations)
(Official Teaching Evaluations)
"[Mr. Alvarez] is very patient and explains everything thoroughly."
"Is very engaging when he teaches, and he makes sure everyone understands what was just discussed before moving onto a different topic."
"Very engaging and made the class very fun, amazing professor."
" [Mr. Alvarez] class was my favorite class of the semester, [sic] I don't think there is anything needing to be improved."
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