Christopher Decker, Ph.D.
Professor
Economics
College of Business Administration
Chris Decker is a professor and expert in economic forecasting, microeconomics, and natural resource economics, with extensive research published in top journals.
Biography
Chris Decker, Ph.D., is an expert in microeconomics, business economics, regional economics, economic impact analysis, economic forecasting, and natural resource economics.
He also works with the media to provide insights into several topics, including inflation and the labor force.
His research has appeared in many academic journals including Economic Inquiry and Journal of Law and Economics.
He has conducted numerous economic impact studies for area businesses and other organizations. Decker's previous positions include economic forecasting and market analysis at DRI/McGraw-Hill (now IHS Global Insight, Inc) and FW Dodge McGraw-Hill.
In the News
“Inflation is cooling, but not fast enough for the Fed: Policymakers now expect only one rate cut in 2024” - The Conversation
“Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburn” - Yahoo Finance
“Rising rents leave Omaha tenants struggling to keep up” - The Flatwater Free Press
"Report: UNO Alumni Fuel $2.4 Billion Boost to Omaha’s Economy" - University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
Areas of Expertise
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