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Professor Kevin Mumford is currently the Kozuch Director of the Purdue University Research Center in Economics and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at the Daniels School of Business, Purdue University. His research primarily focuses on evaluating public policy in the areas of education, taxation, labor market regulation, and personal finance, emphasizing the role of human capital in measuring national wealth. Professor Mumford has published articles in several top academic journals, including the American Economic Review and Management Science. He has also received various research grants from organizations such as the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Institute for Research on Poverty. Alongside his research, he teaches courses in applied econometrics and has served in numerous leadership roles, including Co-Chair of the Transition Steering Committee at the Daniels School and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Economics. His work encompasses important topics such as the effects of GPAs on graduation rates and barriers faced by first-year college students. Professor Mumford's contributions to the field reflect a commitment to informing policy and educational practices through rigorous empirical research.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and conducting research in economics, focusing on applied econometrics and public policy.
Purdue University Research Center in Economics • West Lafayette, IN
Leading research initiatives and programs within the center.
Daniels School of Business • West Lafayette, IN
Overseeing graduate programs and curriculum development.
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