Ryan L Anderson

I'm a PhD candidate in Applied Economics at Auburn University, planning to enter the 2026-2027 job market.  Currently, using IRS tax records held at the Census Bureau, I am working on a project examining the effects of Prisoners of War (POW) experience during World War Two on future labor outcomes, as well as differential mortality risks between POWs and non-POW veterans.

Research Interests:

Labor Economics

Economic History

Economics of Violence

Health Economics

Sports Economics

CV: As of August 2026