Online TA Profiles
Tim Kochanski, PhD (IP)
OTA ID#: 104615
| Education Experience: |
BA, Economics, University of Kansas, 2001 MSc, Economics, University of Oregon, 2002 PhD (IP), Systems Science - Economics, Portland State University, expected 2010 |
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| Focus of Study: | I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics. My areas of interest include econometrics, industrial organization, general micro and macro economic theory, and statistics. |
| Awards: | McNair Scholars Program participant 1999-2001.
Ronald E. McNair Challenger Award 2001. (recognizes the achievements of a McNair Scholar, who, because of their diligence and commitment to research and learning, gives promise to a successful academic career) |
| Publications: | Abstract: "On Board the Capitalist Bus Or In Its Path: Living Conditions of Maquiladora Workers in Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo," 2000, Kansas McNair Journal. |
| Work Experience: | Social Science Department,Lane Community College
Summer 2004. Instructor: Taught introductory microeconomics course. UO Economics Department 2002-2004. Summer Grader: Assisted instructor with grading and administrative tasks. UO Economics Department 2001. Graduate Teaching Fellow: Assisted instructor with grading and administrative tasks. Economics Department Spring 2001. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Lead introductory macroeconomics discussion class, lectured on homework material. McNair Scholars Program Fall 2000. Tutor: Tutored students in introductory mathematics and economics. |
| Skills & Achievements: | Excellent communication skills. Excellent general computing skills including internet. Programming skills(mathematica, sas, stata, matlab, html). |
| Career Interests: | When I finish my Ph.D. I hope to obtain an tenure track academic position at a university. I am also interested in developing web based teaching aids and mentoring students. I am committed to diversity and interested in the diverse backgrounds represented by today's students. |
| Outside Interests: | computer pc gaming (fps's), mathematical programming, blogging, cycling, golf, fly fishing, BBQ, travelling, some day I want to run my entire house with my computer...and maybe have a back up computer too. |
| Postings Answered: | 203 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 4.8/5 What is OTA Rating? |
- Assume that the economy is already in a recession, and both the President and Congress have decided to do something to restore the economy. Both agree that lowering taxes would not be a good idea, but do believe that it is in the best interest of the economy to increase government spending in defense, education & infrastructure - Assume that the economy is already in a recession, and both the President and Congress have decided to do something to restore the economy. Both agree that lowering taxes would not be a good idea, but ...
- Data Sets for a economic concern - Please let know if not enough credits. answers to below question can be brief. I just need a idea of how to begin to answer the four questions below. Thanks As an employee of the World Bank you ...
- Define the business research and its purpose. - What is an example of a scholarly research article in a professional journal? a. Define the business research and its purpose. b. Explain the business problem(s) under investigation. ...
- Economic recession & political action - Assume that the economy is already in a recession, and both the President and Congress have decided to do something to restore the economy. Both agree that lowering taxes would not be a good idea, but ...
- Create a table differentiating Between Market Structures. Discuss labor markets in general and for a specific industry. - SEE ATTACHED. It is easier to read than below. Part I: Differentiating Between Market Structures Table Prepare a table that describes the characteristics of competitive markets, monopolies, and ...
- Economics and GDP - Prepare a 700 word paper in which you define the following terms: a. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) b. Real GDP c. Unemployment rate d. Inflation rate e. Interest rate ...
- A Publicly Traded Company and Key Metrics and Ratios - Your work at BM Company has paid off in many thousand of dollars of profit sharing to you this year. You know it is best to diversity your investment and not put it all back into your company through ...
- Economic Indicator Forecast Paper - I need assistance with the following for my Economics for Business Course. I have no clue as to what this intails. Using the two economic indicators selected for your Housing Industry Overview Pap ...
- GDP and unemployment - In a monetary policy designed to slow inflation, what are the risks to other macroeconomic measures such as real GDP and unemployment? How can the monetary authority mitigate these risks?
- Chi-Square - How is this problem figured out using a chi-square test? The chief of security for the Mall of the Dakotas was directed to study the problem of missing goods. He selected a sample of 100 boxes that ...
- Aggregate supply-demand - You observe that output is above full-employment output. Politicians are arguing about the possible reasons. One party claims that this is due to a drop in world oil prices. The other party claims ...
- Price Discrimination / Barriers to Entry - Discuss the following attached excerpt from a recent news article. In your discussion demonstrate that you can use the concepts of: "price discrimination," and "barriers to entry" to explain the cu ...
- interest rate - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the monetary authority wants to stimulate an economy in a recession, it often reduces interest rates, and if the in ...
- Economics Practice Questions - Demand Funciton; Elasticity of Demand ... etc - Attached are ten economic practic problems - I want to compare my results with yours. Thanks in advance for the help. Attached: 3. You are an aide for the Senate Banking Committee Chairman. ...
- T2-15 - In a multiple regression model, which of the following is correct regarding the value of the adjusted r^2 ? A. It can be negative B. It has to be positive C. It has to be larger than the coeffic ...
- Engineers built a prototype carthat gets 180 MPG. - Engineers built a prototype carthat gets 180 MPG.They estimate that a mass produced car will cost $40,000 per unit to build.The engineers argue that Congress should force US auto makers to build this ...
- Demonstrate the effects on Supply, Demand, market prices, and market quantities of anti-pollution (Ethanol) laws. Show how the corn market is affected then show how this affects other markets. - Question 1: Some states are requiring that ethanol be mixed with gasoline to comply with anti-pollution laws. Ethanol can be made from corn. What effect are these policies having on the equilibrium ...
- Hypothesis Statement - H-sub zero: Pie = .40 H-sub one: pie does not equal .40 A sample of 120 observations revealed that p=.30. At teh .05 significance level, can the null hypothesis be rejected? A- State the deci ...
- The term - Carefully explain the difference between the term "investment" as used by economists and the way it is used in everyday life. Use this to explain the major components of investment in the GDP accounts ...
- Profit-maximizing output and price under oligopoly conditions (the kinked demand curve model). - Need Help: Assume the attached graph depicts a firm that tries to maximize profits or minimize losses. Also assume this firm has fixed costs of $100. Some texts describe the above situation as an ol ...
