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Research Economist, L. William Seidman Research Institute
Director, Office of the University Economist; Director, Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research; Professor of Economics
Associate Director, Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research; Manager of Research Initiatives, Office of the University Economist
Examines Arizona state government finance over time; compares Arizona to the nation and to other states on combined state and local government finance. Investigates public education finance and educational outcomes. Considers public-sector needs and suggests ways to boost revenue.
Research Economist, L. William Seidman Research Institute
Dr. Sean Ewen originally joined Seidman in August 2024 as a Postdoctoral Researcher. In July, 2025, he was promoted to a Research Economist. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from University of Washington and a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from American University. His research interests focus on structural models of oligopolistic industries such as airlines and banks, and environmental economics.
Director, Office of the University Economist; Director, Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research; Professor of Economics
Dennis received a B.A. in economics and mathematics from Grand Valley State University, a M.S. in economics from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in economics from Michigan State University in 1978. He has served on the faculty of the Department of Economics at ASU since 1979, as director of ASU’s L. William Seidman Research Institute (2004-24), and as the director of the Office of the University Economist since 2005.
Associate Director, Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research; Manager of Research Initiatives, Office of the University Economist
After receiving his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo, Tom earned his Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University in 1976. After working in the private sector, he joined ASU in 1980, working for the predecessor of the L. William Seidman Research Institute. Since 2005, he has served as manager of research initiatives in the Office of the University Economist.
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