Grant McDermott

Grant McDermott is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Oregon, specializing in environmental and natural resource economics. He has been in this role since July 2017, although he is currently on leave as he also serves as a Principal Economist at Amazon, a position he has held since July 2022.12

Academic Background

McDermott's academic credentials include:

• PhD in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), completed in 2015.
• Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from NHH (2009-2011).
• Master of Science in International Management from CEMS (2011).
• Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town (2001-2005) .12

Research Interests

His research primarily focuses on:

• Environmental economics
• Natural resource issues
• Data science applications, particularly using econometrics and machine learning to analyze big data sets.13

Professional Experience

Before his academic career, McDermott worked in various roles, including:

• Economist at NKC Independent Economists.
• Field Sales Executive at IBM.
• Contract Researcher at the University of Cape Town.12

Contributions and Impact

McDermott's work is characterized by empirical research that addresses applied economic questions, particularly in the context of environmental sustainability and resource management. He utilizes advanced statistical techniques and data science methodologies to derive insights from complex datasets.13

For more information about his work and publications, you can visit his personal website or his profile on academic platforms like Google Scholar.