Michael A. Coon
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics
University of Tampa
United States of America
Biography
empirical microeconomics, particularly in the areas of economic development, the economics of migration and income remittances, and household labor decisions, with a focus on Latin American economies. His recent and current work focuses on income transfers between migrants and their home countries, and how they relate to child labor, crime, financial development and foreign direct investment. He also studies how immigrants fare in the US, particularly how immigration laws affect economic outcomes of migrants. His research has been published in the Eastern Economic Journal, IZA Journal of Migration and IZA Journal of Labor & Development .
Research Interest
Michael Coon specializes in the economics of migration, international economics and economic development.
