Dede Long

Welcome! 

As an applied microeconomist, I am passionate about using causal inference, statistical analysis, and quasi-experimental techniques to address issues related to the environment and education. 

My recent and previous research has focused on examining the economic and environmental implications of public and private incentives aimed at promoting ecosystem services. In addition to environmental issues, my latest work also investigates factors influencing the academic decisions of students, and evaluates interventions designed to improve enrollment in STEM and economics.

I'm an assistant professor of economics at Harvey Mudd College, a STEM-focused liberal arts college in Claremont, California. Previously, I was an assistant professor of economics at California State University, Long Beach. 

I'm a proud #firstgen. You can reach me at dlong at hmc.edu.

Research Interests: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics; Land use; Non-market Valuation

In my free time, I enjoy reading books and binging documentaries. I track my leisure readings here. A few of my favorite documentaries in recent years are The Last Dance, Minding the Gap and Boys State.