I teach courses in environmental economics and microeconomics. My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that students learn best when they are challenged intellectually, actively engaged in the learning process, and genuinely enjoy coming to class. I strive to create a classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions, offering ideas, and learning from mistakes while enjoying the process of discovery. By encouraging thoughtful discussion and critical thinking, I aim to help students connect economic concepts to real-world problems and develop the confidence to apply those concepts beyond the classroom.
 

My teaching and research are closely connected, with each strengthening the other. An active research program allows me to bring contemporary economic questions, new data, and real-world policy challenges into the classroom. At the same time, teaching challenges me to explain complex ideas clearly, rethink assumptions, and consider new perspectives raised by students' questions. This reciprocal relationship has led me to investigate new approaches to teaching economics while also involving students directly in data collection, fieldwork, and research projects that contribute to both their learning and my scholarship.