
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, ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ State University
B.B.A., Management Information Systems, University of ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ
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 ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµâ€™s most influential businesses and trade associations, including the ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ Independent Producers Association (OIPA), the ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ Bankers’ Association (OBA), the ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ Telephone Association (OTA) and many others. He is best known for his comprehensive work with ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ tribes, having completed the first ever estimate of the combined economic impacts from ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓÆµ tribal activities.
Professional Activities
Dr. Dean is a member of the American Economic Association and the National Association of Business Economists.