Thomas brings a wealth of experience at the touch points of economics including economic forecasting, public policy and public finance, econometrics, investing, survey research, and cost-benefit analyses to name a few. He received his Ph.D. in Business Economics, Industrial Organization, Econometrics, and Finance from the University of Utah. Thomas currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and four wonderful daughters.

Research

View All
Housing & Our Community
A High Burden The Growing Cost of Permitting Compliance in Arizona’s Home Improvement Market
Introduction  Residential construction, the professional trades, and building improvements are essential components not just of Arizona’s housing market, but also…
Jobs & Our Economy
A New Household Liquidity Measure – Is Debt Eating Arizona More Than Other States?
Introduction On January 8th, WalletHub released its most recent estimate of average credit scores across the states. In every state,…
Housing & Our Community
PLAY BALL! THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SPRING TRAINING IN ARIZONA
Introduction This month, Arizona welcomes the Cactus League as fifteen Major League Baseball teams take the field across ten stadiums…
Housing & Our Community
Trends in Child Welfare The state of Arizona’s child welfare services child welfare needs
Read the Press Release  Trends in Child Welfare: The state of Arizona’s child welfare services child welfare needs   Introduction  In…

STAY INFORMED

Subscribe today to receive exclusive emails from Common Sense Institute
Subscribe