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