Hagstrom attended the University of Wisconsin where he earned his master's and Ph.D. Since coming to Hamilton in 1991, Hagstrom has published many papers, mainly focusing on his interest and teaching field, the economics of poverty. His research now focuses on immigration and immigrant policy. Currently he is working on “The Role of Networks in Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurship.” He is also involved with the President’s Planning Committee and the Oral Communication Committee. He is a former director of the Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center.
Educational Background:
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1991
M.S., Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1988
B.A., Economics, St. Olaf College, May 1986 (Phi Beta Kappa)
Teaching Fields:
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Public Economics
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Labor Economics
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The Economics of Poverty
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Statistics
Research Interests:
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Immigrant Welfare and Migration
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Labor Supply Effects of Public Assistance
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Precautionary Savings Behavior and Social Insurance
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Credit Card Use Among the Poor
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Worker Safety and Wage Compensation for Occupational Risk