Nicholas Lacoste
Nicholas Lacoste

Ph.D. Candidate in Economics

About Me

Welcome to my website! I am a Ph.D. candidate in economics at Tulane University, with expected completion in 2026. Broadly, my research focuses on the intersection of microeconomic theory and machine learning/non-parametric econometrics. My agenda focuses on optimizing public policy and business decision making by synthesising modern social welfare theory, causal inference, and the predictive capabilities of machine learning. I currently work in the fields of optimal taxation and optimal government expenditure policies in both developed and developing economies.

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Interests
  • Public Economics and Taxation
  • Non-parametric/Machine Learning Econometric Theory and Applications
  • Development Economics
Education
  • PhD Economics

    Tulane University

  • MS Data Analytics

    Louisiana State University

  • BS Economics

    Louisiana State University

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