Iris Buder, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Professor of Economics
Office: BA 537
Ph.D., University of Utah
MS, Auburn University
BA, Auburn University
Dr. Buder teaches undergraduate courses in the economics of health care, labor economics, microeconomics, econometrics, mathematics for economics, and economic issues. Her research interests in the area of health economics include analyzing the economic costs of diseases, conducting cost-effectiveness analyses for public health interventions, and researching health disparities. Her research interests in the area of labor economics include labor market disparities, occupational prestige, and wage disparities. She currently serves as a board member for Health West Community Center and enjoys spending time biking or hiking in her free time.
Karl Geisler, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics, Department Chair of Economics and Finance
Office: BA 338B
Dr. Karl Geisler received his Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno. As a regional economist his research primarily examines how economic activities spillover between jurisdictions, such as how casinos impact employment in host and adjacent counties. In his free time he enjoys many outdoor activities, particularly whitewater rafting and skiing.
Jake Meyer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Economics
Office: BA 541
Ph.D., Cornell University
MS, Utah State University
BA, Utah State University
Dr. Meyer enjoys teaching Principles and Intermediate courses in Microeconomics, as well as applied microeconomic courses such as Economics of Crime. In his research, Jacob uses experiments and other empirical methods to learn how people respond to information and rules, especially in settings involving criminal justice, education, and risky health behaviors. Jacob's interest in economics took root as an undergraduate during bike ride conversations with economics faculty. After undergraduate, he completed a M.S. in economics and worked as a research associate in the experimental economics lab at Utah State University before completing his Ph.D. at Cornell University. Prior to his work in economics, Jacob worked as a custodian, bike and ski technician, gardener, and burger flipper. He likes economics best.