I am an economist studying education topics with a focus on public policy and behavioral mechanisms. I am an Assistant Professor in economics at Oregon State University in the School of Public Policy.
Research Interests: Labor Economics, Public Economics, Economics of Education, Behavioral Economics
Contact info:
Email: ruryd@oregonstate.edu
My research focuses on how students' and parents' beliefs influence important decisions about education as well as the role of educational institutions in framing the way they think and behave. I also study the consequences of both pre-K-12 and higher education policy more broadly. Using both field experiments and large administrative data sets, I am able to pose and address novel research questions in the economics of education and public policy.
You can view my CV here.