I am an Instructor of Economics at Western Carolina University, working in labor economics and the economics of higher education. My research examines how educational choices and peer environments shape students’ academic progress and labor market outcomes. My current work studies international peer effects in doctoral education, the returns to double majors, and how tuition policies affect student outcomes.
How does the share of international peers in doctoral cohorts affect completion and persistence? Read paper (PDF)
With Valerie K. Bostwick. When does adding a second college major pay off in the labor market? Read paper (PDF)
Dr. Fogle and I received $3,000 from Western Carolina University to study how students use AI and make ethical decisions in the classroom, with implications for workforce preparation.
February 11–14, 2027 · I plan to attend the Eastern Economic Association’s 53rd Annual Meetings in New York City.
Fall 2026 · Joined Western Carolina University as Instructor of Economics.
2026 · Earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Kansas State University.
2025 · First place in oral presentation at the K-GRAD Forum.
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