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Philip A. Trostel
Professor, Department of Economics
and Public Policy
Margaret Chase
Smith Center for Public Policy
Fields of Interest
- Human Capital and Saving
- Public Economics
- Labor Economics
Dr. Trostel's training is in applied economic
theory and applied econometrics. He specializes in the analysis of labor
markets and fiscal policies. Most of his research focuses on human capital.
Among other things, his research examines how fiscal policies affect the
incentives to invest in education and training. His research also explores
the quantitative effects of education on wages and employment, as well as
the implications for economic growth.
Education
Ph.D. Economics, Texas A&M
University, 1991
Edgar Browning, dissertation advisor
M.S. Economics, Texas A&M University, 1987
B.A. Economics, University of Texas at Arlington, 1984
Contact Information
Office Location: Suite 23A, Coburn Hall
Telephone: (207) 581-1651
Fax: (207) 581-1266
E-mail: philip.trostel@maine.edu
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