Thomas brings a wealth of experience at the touch points of economics including economic forecasting, public policy and public finance, econometrics, investing, survey research, and cost-benefit analyses to name a few. He received his Ph.D. in Business Economics, Industrial Organization, Econometrics, and Finance from the University of Utah. Thomas currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and four wonderful daughters.
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Oregon No Longer Leads the Way for Workers: Are Oregon’s Workers Falling Behind?
Key Findings From 2010 to 2020, and even earlier, Oregon workers did quite well. Oregon workers saw the 5thfastest growth…
Oregon’s Growth Gap
OREGON’S GROWTH GAP: WHAT SLOWER ECONOMIC GROWTH MEANS FOR JOBS, WAGES, AND PUBLIC REVENUE Introduction During the post WWII period,…
Washington Takes the Gamble: Now, 40,000 Make Their Decision
Key Findings By implementing one of the largest increases in the top income tax rate ever for a state, Washington…
The Local Economic Gains from March Madness in Portland
March Madness Nothing But Net: The Local Economic Gains from March Madness in Portland Portland hosted the first- and…