Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. January 1, 2023
Jose Manuel Fernandez, PhD
Department Chair and Associate Professor, Economics
College of Business, Room 137
(502) 852-4861
Bio
Dr. Jose M. Fernandez is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Louisville. He graduated from the University of Virginia. He conducts research in crime, health, and labor economics. His scholarly work has appeared in several economics journals including the American Economic Review P&P, International Economic Review, Economic Inquiry, Southern Economic Journal, Industrial Relations, Health Economics, and the Journal of Business Venturing, as well as received media attention from news outlets such as the Wall Street Journal blog, Washington Post Wonkblog, and The Economist magazine. He is serving a second term as a member of the American Economic Association Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession, a fellow of the Diversity Initiative for Tenure in Economics (DITE), and the former President of the Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Association at the University of Louisville. He currently serves as President of the American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE).
Education
- PhD (Economics) University of Virginia
- MA (Economics) University of Virginia
- MA (Economics) University of South Florida
- BA (Economics) University of South Florida
Awards & Honors
Cardinal Spirit Award, 2020
University of Louisville
Fellow of the Diversity Initiative for Tenure in Economics, 2013-14
University of Louisville
Undergraduate Teaching Award, 2012
University of Louisville
Faculty Favorites Award, 2011-12
University of Louisville
Summer Research Support, 2008-10, 2012-13, 2017-18
University of Virginia
Recent Research & Publications
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How morality and efficiency shape public support for minimum wages -
The effect of pill mill legislation on suicides Health Services Research. April 5, 2022 -
Consumers’ perceptions of product quality and entrepreneurial survival: evidence from the craft brewery industry Small Business and Enterprise Development. November 18, 2021 -
Hurricane Maria and La Crisis Boricua on health-care supply in Puerto Rico AEA Paper and Proceedings. May 31, 2021 -
What do economic education scholars study? Insights from machine learning The Journal of Economic Education. April 5, 2021
