About Me
I'm a PhD Economist, opinion writer, podcast host, and influencer. For more, head to:
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Research: I write about labor markets, public policy, and inequality. I used to work for the RAND Corporation but have since left to run my own research business. Here you'll find all my published research including peer-reviewed journal articles, research papers, and essays.
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Media/Opinion: I'm a Bloomberg columnist, but have previously written for a number of outlets. I also frequently guest for TV, radio, podcasts, and panel speaking events. Here you'll find a record of those engagements.
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Social/Optimist: I co-launched my own educational media nonprofit featuring the flagship eponymous podcast, Optimist Economy, which I co-host. Here you'll find all the podcast's links.
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Social/Keds: I create educational content about economics and public policy for my 275k followers under the handle @keds_economist. Here you'll find links to my socials and my newsletter, Kedits.
I am also a public speaker, available for keynote addresses. Highlight reel below.
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Co-Founder, Optimist Economy
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2023 - Present
Economic Policy Consultant
Opinion Writer, Bloomberg
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2020 - 2022
Economist at the RAND Corporation
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2016 - 2020
Associate Economist at the RAND Corporation
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2011 - 2016
Ph.D. Student, University of Wisconsin at Madison
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2008 - 2011
Research Assistant at the Economic Policy Institute
Education
2016 / Ph.D. Economics
2013 / M.S. Economics
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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2007 / B.A. Economics, Government, Plan II (Humanities)
University of Texas - Austin



