Scott T. Macdonell, Ph.D.

Work History:

• 2012-Present Research Analyst. CNA/ Resource Analysis Division.
• 2010-2011 Assistant Instructor. The University of Texas at Austin/Department of Economics
• 2006-2010 Teaching Assistant. The University of Texas at Austin/Department of Economics

Education:

• Ph.D. Economics, The University of Texas at Austin, May 2012
• M.S., Economics, The University of Texas at Austin, May 2008
• B.A., Economics, (Minor: Mathematics,) Macalester College, May 2006

Selected Publications, Reports, and Working Papers:

• Waging Simple Wars: A Complete Characterization of Two Battlefield Blotto Equilibria, joint with Nick Mastronardi
• A Statistical Test for Partisan Gerrymandering
• Rendering Gerrymandering Impotent: A Simple Redistricting Reform
• What is a Congressional Seat Worth? Estimating the Value Using Auction Theory, joint with Kyle Kretschman and Nick Mastronardi
• Capital Gains Realizations when Tax Rates Vary

Scholarships/Awards:

• 2011-2012: Murray S. Johnson Fellowship
• 2010-2011: Graduate Professional Development Award
• 2005: Keck Summer Research Grant