Patrick Testa

Assistant Professor of Economics

Center for Public Policy Research
Office Address
201 Tilton Memorial Hall
Patrick Testa

Biography

Patrick Testa is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Tulane University. His current research focuses on the political economy of development. He uses a combination of microeconomic theory and empirical methods, utilizing both contemporary and historical data. His recent work seeks to understand the urban and regional effects of forced migration, as well as how institutions and culture interact with economic geography. 

Education & Affiliations

  • B.B.A. in Economics, Loyola University New Orleans
  • M.A. in Economics, University of California, Irvine
  • Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, Irvine