Ryan L Anderson

I'm a PhD candidate in Applied Economics at Auburn University, planning to enter the 2026-2027 job market.  Currently, I am working on a project studying the factors influencing survival of American Prisoners of War (POWs) during World War Two, particularly peer effects arising from both heterogeneity and homogeneity of camp composition.

Research Interests:

Labor Economics

Economic History

Economics of Violence

Health Economics

Sports Economics

CV: As of Summer 2026