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Education

Ph.D., Economics, Florida State University (2007); M.S., Economics, Florida State University (2004); B.S., Production Management, Polytechnic University, Timisoara, Romania(1997)

Fields of Expertise

My current research interests include empirical industrial organization and applications of spatial econometrics and stochastic frontier analysis methods. My dissertation focused on the impact of low cost carriers on U.S. airline markets. I currently teach introductory level Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and International Economics.

Personal Highlights

I live in Winchester with my wife Viviana and our favorite activities are hiking and biking in the area. In March 2009, I will be leading a Global Citizenship Project trip to Romania, my home country.