Current Graduate Fellow: Benjamin Emmich

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Benjamin Emmich

Hometown: Olive Branch, MS

Fall 2020 – present

PhD in Economics

Adam Smith Fellowship

 

Educational/Professional Background

Bachelors of Science in Physics and Astronomy

Bachelors of Science in Mathematics

Minors in Economics and Statistics

 

Research and Teaching Interests, or Professional Field

I am interested in political economy and economic history. My research interests include the regulation of sin goods and small businesses, informal institutions and their role in the self-governance of gangs, drug cartels, and militia groups, and government funding of scientific research.

I’m incredibly excited to be beginning graduate school at FSU!

 

Future Plans/Aspirations

Upon completion of my doctorate, I will likely seek a post-doctoral research position to continue developing my research agenda. After, I will likely take a position in academia.

 

Unique Awards/Achievements

My undergraduate research project at Jefferson National Accelerator Facility measured the radius of the proton and lead to a publication in Nature.