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Benjamin Van Kammen is a Senior Lecturer and the Interim Associate Director at the Purdue University Research Center in Economics. He completed his PhD in Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2013. Since joining Purdue, he has taught various courses in microeconomic theory, statistics, and labor economics. His dissertation focused on labor economics, specifically assessing the implications of paid sick leave mandates on occupational dissimilarity and the dynamics of wage co-movement between married couples. His immediate research interests delve into occupational mobility and its impacts, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of these critical economic issues. With a personal commitment to teaching, he draws from his previous experience as a high school social studies teacher, fostering experiential learning in his courses. He is also involved in discussions surrounding the economic impact of significant events like the NCAA tournament, showcasing the relevance of economics in real-world scenarios.
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