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Dr. Zeynep Hansen is the Chair and a Professor of Economics at the College of Business and Economics (COBE). Previously she was the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Scholarship for COBE. She joined Boise State University faculty in 2007 as an associate professor, was promoted to professor in 2010 and served as chair of the Department of Economics from August 2013 – May 2017. Previously, she served on the faculty of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. She received her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Arizona and is a graduate of Boise State University.
Hansen is a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Development of the American Economy Group. She has published articles in journals such as the Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Law and Economics, Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, and Journal of Economic History. Most of her research focuses on agricultural policy in the development of the American economy. Her other research interests are in the health policy, strategic biotechnology-pharmaceutical alliances, and education economics. Her current research focuses on the water infrastructure and historical water use in the western United States. She teaches courses in Health Economics, History of Economic Thought and the U.S. Economic History.
External positions
Chair, Boise State University
1 Aug 2013 → 1 May 2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Major water infrastructure and institutions in the development of the American west: Canals, dams, and hydropower
Hansen, Z. K. & Lowe, S. E., 22 May 2024, Handbook of Cliometrics: Third edition. Vol. 2. p. 1283-1304 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Why Do We Inflate Grades? The Effect of Adjunct Faculty Employment on Instructor Grading Standards
Chen, K., Hansen, Z., Lowe, S., Chen, K., Hansen, Z. & Lowe, S., Jun 2021, In: The Journal of Human Resources. 56, 3, p. 878-921 44 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Economic Evaluation of Concussion Programs in the State of Idaho: The Collective Potential of Prevention and Clinical Care
Bergeron, S., Flint, H. & Hansen, Z., Feb 2019, In: Population Health Management. 22, 1, p. 32-39 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Major Water Infrastructure and Institutions in the Development of the American West: Canals, Dams, and Hydropower
Hansen, Z. K. & Lowe, S. E., 1 Jan 2019, Handbook of Cliometrics, Second Edition. p. 833-854 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Economic Impact and Importance of Power Boating in Idaho: A County-Level Study
Black, G., Fragkias, M., Hansen, Z., Holley, D., Humphrey, R. & Lowe, S. E., Dec 2016Research output: Other contribution
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Prizes
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University of Arizona, Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching, 2000
Hansen, Z. (Recipient), 2000
Prize
Press/Media
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Use Data, Economic Analysis to Find Medicaid Gap Solution for Idaho
10/10/00
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement