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

Research Interests

My research focuses on agent-based simulation, with an emphasis on macrodynamics. I care about 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).

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Selected Research

See my CV.

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Resources For Students

Student Contact: Send email to aisaac AT american DOT edu. (Or reach out to me via Canvas, if you are a current student of mine.)

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

• LaTex is preferred for writing theses and disserations. This is supported by the 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.
• The Intelligent Design "Debate": A Synopsis.