Jeff is a professor of economics at American University whose research focuses on economic development, rural agriculture and gender. Jeff’s interest in financial literacy came about through reading the latest research papers in economics by authors such as Veronica Frisancho, Annamaria Lusardi, and others on the financial literacy gap between men and women. Jeff is passionate about motivating social change using a scientific approach, with decisions backed by peer-reviewed research. Jeff teaches econometrics, economic development, and microeconomics. He has consulted on research projects for the International Food Policy Research Institute, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. Jeff grew up in D.C. where he lives with his partner, Leslie, and their dog, Timea. A fun fact about Jeff is that as part of a high school summer program he studied marine biology, and subtropical zone ecology, as well as environmental philosophy for a summer on Sanibel Island, Florida.
