Kevin Mumford
Professor of Economics
Kozuch Director, Purdue University Research Center in Economics (PURCE)
Economics
Education
Ph.D. Economics, Stanford University
M.A. Economics, Stanford University
B.A. Economics, Brigham Young University
Working Papers
- Mumford, Kevin J., Rich Patterson, and Anthony Yim (2023). "College Course Shutouts."
- Batistich, Mary Kate, Timmothy N. Bond, Sebastian Linde, and Kevin J. Mumford (2023). "Statistical Discrimination and Optimal Mismatch in College Major Selection."
- Mumford, Kevin J. (2023). "Student Selection into an Income Share Agreement." | Download |
- Bond, Timothy N. & Kevin J. Mumford (2018). "Teacher Performance Pay in the United States: Incidence and Adult Outcomes." | Related Website | Download |
- Mumford, Kevin J. & Katie Schultz (2015). "The Effect of Underwater Mortgages on Unemployment." | Download |
- Manchester, Colleen Flaherty & Kevin J. Mumford (2013). "How Costly is Welfare Stigma? Separating Psychological Costs from Time Costs." | Download |
GPAs, College Graduation Rates are up — While our Standards are Down
More and more students are getting good grades, and more are graduating. New research from Kevin Mumford shows GPAs have been rising and college graduation rates have increased because standards have been lowered.
Full story: GPAs, College Graduation Rates are up — While our Standards are Down
Contact
mumford@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 496-6773
Office: KRAN 311
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Area(s) of Expertise
Data Analytics, Econometrics, Economics, Economics Education, Labor, Public Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Sustainability, Taxation