
Kyle Dean, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics; Director, Center for Native American & Urban Studies
Business
Data Analytics & Economics
Native American Enterprise
Biography
Education
Ph.D., Economics, ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ State University
B.B.A., Management Information Systems, University of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Kyle Dean is an experienced professional economist who provides economic analysis to government, business, and non-profit leaders throughout the region. Dr. Dean began consulting in 2005 and his client list includes some of ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥â€™s most influential businesses and trade associations, including the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Independent Producers Association (OIPA), the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Bankers’ Association (OBA), the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Telephone Association (OTA) and many others. He is best known for his comprehensive work with ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ tribes, having completed the first ever estimate of the combined economic impacts from ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ tribal activities.
Professional Activities
Dr. Dean is a member of the American Economic Association and the National Association of Business Economists.