Austin C. Smith
Associate Professor of Economics
About
Professor Smith is an empirical microeconomist working on policy questions in the health, education, and labor-market sphere. His current research projects examine the impact of compensation structure on employee output, occupational licensing, and factors affecting the academic performance and early career outcomes of college students. He enjoys teaching courses in Econometrics, Labor Economics, and Research Methods. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and exploring the outdoors with family.
Recent Publications
with Brian Cadena. Accepted at Journal of Public Economics.
with William E. Even. Forthcoming at Journal of Human Resources
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American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 8(2), pp. 65-91, April 2016.
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with John R. Bowblis. Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 74, pp.199-223, 2021.