Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, 1998, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Master of Arts in Economics, 1994, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1992, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Teaching/Administrative Experience:
Courses taught include Economics of Health Care, Economics of Labor Markets and Labor Policies, Business Statistics, Economic Principles for Teachers, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
Research:
Dr. Bashaw's main areas of research interest are health care provision and physician labor market issues. He has published articles in journals such as the Review of Labour Economics and Industrial Relations . He has also contributed a chapter to a book on race issues in the labor market.
University Service:
Master Advisor for the College of Business and Economics
The Affordable Care Act: Economic Projections and Implications
Projections of the ACA from the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation are presented and the implications on costs, insurance coverage and employment are examined.
The Economics of Health Care Reform
Provisions of the Affordable Care Act are presented and each is examined to expose economic ramifications on the economy and individual labor supply and demand.
Analysis of the Current Economic Situation
Analysis of the current situation in the employment, housing and business sectors.
The Jobless Recovery? Employment and Productivity
Firm productivity is examined to explain why firms are returning to prerecession revenues with fewer employees.
Top Job Growth Occupations 2008 to 2018
Top job growth occupations were examined as designated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics by number of workers added and by percentage of workers added. Characteristics of the workers who will benefit from this growth are identified.
World History and Economics
Economic principles such as comparative advantage are illustrated through early settlements of hunters and gatherers. Productivity is shown to have a positive effect on earnings and standard of living through the early years of the industrial revolution.
The Economics of Health Care
Supply of and demand for health care in the U.S.
Baby Boomers and Health Care
The impact of baby boomers moving into Medicare eligibility age on healthcare and pharmaceutical consumption and production.
Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Unemployment in the U.S.
Unemployment rate defined and rates for different groups in the U.S. are explored.
Economics of Health Care
The supply of, and demand for, health care in the U.S. and capital costs are examined.
Baby Boomers and Health Care
Health care spending and the effects of baby boom generation reaching Medicare age.
Financial Fitness for Life
Credit cards, saving and investing were discussed in a life-cycle theme.
Risky Business, What Every Teenager Should Know
Bill Duddleston
A discussion of insurance, investment and risky behavior that could have lasting effects.
Economic Education in Wisconsin's High Schools
Presentation of materials from the National Council on Economic Education and Economics Wisconsin to encourage introducing Economics at the High school level.
Who is Ben Bernanke?
Discussion of the Fed and its new chairman.
Stock Market Simulation
Norm Cloutier
Instructed teachers how to use the SMS in their classes to introduce economic concepts.
The Determinants of Physician Board Certification
Patrick O'Halloran
This is the first paper to both predict the returns to board certification and estimate the determinants of certification.
Teaching high school, middle school and elementary teachers how to introduce Economics in their classroom settings.
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