Research Fellows

Mailing Address:
Center for Global Development, Technology and Entrepreneurship,
The University of Texas at Dallas,
800 W. Campbell Road, AD26,
Richardson, TX 75080

Physical Location:
Administration Building AD 3.207
Phone: (972) 883-4566
Fax: (972) 883-4565





The Center benefits on a yearly basis from an individually diverse group of young scholars (undergraduate and graduate students) who participate in the Center's research programs.

These scholars pursue their own research based on the Center's main themes. They frequently publish in the website for feedback, adding to the intellectual life of the Center.

Fall 2010

Stefan Antohi - Economics major (Download Research Proposal)
As medical technology and knowledge continue to improve, society as a whole will likely become more health oriented. Regulatory policy will need to adapt in order to allow for a sustainable equilibrium between the demand and supply of healthcare products and services. A critical look at the history of the regulatory environment governing healthcare up to this point is an important first step in establishing an appropriate framework for future reform. There ought to be a thorough, open, and honest discussion of competing reform proposals. The following important questions deserve further research:

  • What should be the appropriate metrics by which we as a society judge our healthcare system?
  • Are past regulations meeting their stated goals?
  • Is the constraint of market forces in the healthcare industry actually benefiting patients?

Nick Lafferty - Economics major (Download Research Proposal)
Research Topic: Microfinance

Rohun Ati - Economics major (Download Research Proposal)
Research Topic: Facebook: An Advertising Juggernaut?

Andreas Frield - Economics major
Research Topic: Monetary Policy and the Export of Commodities in Developing Countries.

Barbara Valentine - Business Management major
Research Topic: The Role of Technology in Development.

Andrew Craven - Public Affairs major
Research Topic: The Role of Education in Developing Countries.

Siulan Thomas - Economics major
Research Topic: Institutional change in developing countries. How institutions hinder or help economic growth and development.

Ashley Homafar - Economics major
Research Topic: Property rights and economic prosperity.