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Troup Howard
Assistant Professor of Finance
Troup Howard is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. Here are some key details about his background and research:
Academic Background
Troup Howard holds the following degrees:
- Ph.D. in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley
- M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley
- M.B.A. from Northwestern University
- A.B. in English Literature from the University of Chicago1
Research Focus
His research primarily explores how regional economic outcomes and household finances are affected by fiscal choices of state and local governments, with particular attention to:
Notable Research
One of Howard's most cited works is a paper titled "The Assessment Gap: Racial Inequalities in Property Taxation", published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics in 2022. This study found evidence of racial bias in property tax assessments, with Black and Hispanic homeowners facing 10-13% higher assessment ratios on average compared to white homeowners.23
Professional Affiliations
Howard is a member of:
- American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association
- National Tax Association4
Teaching
At the University of Utah, he teaches courses in Managerial Economics.4
Troup Howard's research has garnered attention from various media outlets, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Education Week, Yahoo Finance, and The Washington Post.5 His work contributes valuable insights into issues of economic equity and public finance.
