Faculty Profile: Alan G. Isaac

	Alan G. Isaac Ph.D., University of California at Davis
	Professor of Economics Department of Economics American University

Research Interests

I am particularly interested in agent-based simulation, with an emphasis on macrodynamics. My current research concentrates on the intergenerational transmission of wealth inequality and the growth effects of open innovation. I also have long standing interests in growth theory, with an emphasis on Post Keynesian models of the distributional effects of macroeconomic policy (especially monetary policy). Eventually I hope to integrate these considerations into a broader agent-based framework. I have a some related interests in decision theory (with an emphasis on consumer behavior).

Selected Research

See my CV and my list of working papers.

Resources For Students

Student Contact: IRW Office Hours; Virtual Office Hours; Send email to aisaac AT american DOT edu.

Recent Syllabi (and notes): Econ-311, Econ-372, Econ-501, Econ-505, Econ-672, Econ-672, Econ-705 (805), Econ-712, Econ-713, Econ-796. 19.784.

Other Resources: Software for Economists (TM) In addition, students may find the following items to be useful.

A LaTeX thesis class for dissertating students.
My guidelines for letters of recommendation.
Some suggestions concerning graduate study.
My guidelines for dissertation guidance.
My suggestions on writing a dissertation.
A possible format for your vita. (But please seek help from the Career Center.)
My test-taking advice.
More test-taking advice.
My programming advice.
On a different note, I offer some personal reflections:
- The Intelligent Design "Debate": A Synopsis.