Tara C Brown

[Tara Colleen Brown]

Other Faculty, Economics

Last Updated: February 12, 2020

tara@uta.edu

about me

Research Interests

Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Public Economics and Policy

Teaching Interests

Undergraduate: Decision and Strategy: Game Theory Intermediate Microeconomics Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Graduate: MBA courses in Economics Economic Analysis Decision and Strategy

Biography

Dr. Tara Brown is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Business at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). She received her Ph.D degree in economics from The University of Texas at Dallas, in 2010 and joined UTA the same year. Dr. Brown’s research focuses on Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Public Economics and Policy. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Public Economics, Judgement and Decision Making. At UTA, Dr. Brown primarily teaches economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education

- 2010 PhD in Economics
  Univ Texas Dallas, 2010
- 2010 PhD in Economics
  University of Texas at Dallas, 2010
- 2009 MS in Applied Economics
  Univ Texas Dallas, 2009
- 2009 MS in Applied Economics
  University of Texas at Dallas, 2009
- 2005 MA in Economics
  Emory University, 2005
- 2005 MA in Economics
  Emory University, 2005
- 2001 BA in Economics
  Austin College, 2001
- 2001 BA in Economics
  Austin College, Sherman, TX, 2001

Appointments

- 2012 to Present Clinical Assistant Professor
  University of Texas at Arlington
- 2010 to 2012 Visiting Assistant Faculty
  University of Texas at Arlington
- 2007 to 2010 Teaching and Research Assistant
  University of Texas at Dallas
- 2005 to 2006 Economic Litigation Consultant
  Research and Planning Consultants
- 2001 to 2005 Teaching and Research Assistant
  Emory University

Memberships

- Apr 2015 to Present DFW Association of Business Economics
  member
  
  DABE is a chapter of NABE (National Association of Business Economics).

Publications

2015

Journal Article
Directed Giving Enhances Voluntary Giving to Government
[Li, Sherry Xin, Eckel, Catherine, Grossman, Phil, Brown, TaraColleen]. Economics Letters. 133, 51-54. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2015.05.008

2011

Journal Article
Giving to Government: Voluntary Taxation in the Lab
[Brown, TaraColleen]. Journal of Public Economics. 95(9-10), 1109 - 1201. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2011.03.005

2009

Journal Article
Exploiting Moral Wiggle Room: Illusory Preference for Fairness? A Comment
[Brown, TaraColleen, Capra, Monica]. Judgement and Decision Making. 4(6), 467 - 474.
http://journal.sjdm.org/9814/jdm9814.pdf

2011

Other
Who's in charge? Donor targeting of voluntary taxes enhances giving to Government
[Brown, TaraColleen, Li, SherryXin, Eckel, Catherine, Grossman, PhilipJ].
http://www.utdallas.edu/~sherry.xin.li/gtg2.pdf

Presentations

- March 2019
  Brown, TaraColleen, Spivey, Christy, Courtney, MaureenR, "Using Behavioral Economics to Promote Advanced Directives for End of Life Care: a National Study on Message Framing", Baylor University, Waco, Texas. (March 23, 2019).
- March 2017
  Brown, TaraColleen, "An Introduction to Behavioral Economics : how my actions effect you”", DFW Area Business Economists, Dallas, Texas. (March 27, 2017).
- 2015
  Brown, TaraColleen, "Innovative Tracks for Action and Engagement Innovative Approach to Empower Older Adults with Multimorbidity", Villanova University. ( , 2015).
- May 2015
  Yang, Zhiyong (Author & Presenter), Morin, Courtney (Author & Presenter), Spivey, Christy (Author & Presenter), Brown, Tara (Author & Presenter), Daniel, Kathryn M. (Author & Presenter), "Health and Multimorbidity", Villanova, PA. (May 31, 2015).
- 2010
  Brown, TaraColleen, "Strategic Ignorance & Natural Disaster Preparedness, Insurance & Evacuation Decisions: A Field Study". ( , 2010).
- 2010
  Brown, TaraColleen, "Strategic Ignorance & Natural Disaster Preparedness, Insurance & Evacuation Decisions: A Field Study". ( , 2010).
- 2009
  Brown, TaraColleen, "Strategic Ignorance: Is it a Self- Disciplining Device?". ( , 2009).
- 2009
  Brown, TaraColleen, "Strategic Ignorance: Is it a Self- Disciplining Device?". ( , 2009).
- 2009
  Brown, TaraColleen, "Strategic Ignorance: Is it a Self- Disciplining Device?". ( , 2009).

Courses

Service to the University

- Mar 2017 to Present Faculty Advisor
  
  Economics Scholars Program
  Attended the Economic Scholars Program (the largest undergraduate research conference in the country) with students. This is held at the Dallas FED every year. This year (March 2017) we had approximately 10 students participate, 5 of which served as session chairs and 1 served as a presenter.
- Mar 2016 to Present Faculty Advisor
  
  Economic Scholars Program Ambassador
  Attended the Economic Scholars Program (the largest undergraduate research conference in the country) with students. This is held at the Dallas FED every year. This year (March 2016) we had approximately 10 students participate, 5 of which served as session chairs and 1 served as a discussant.
- Jan 2016 to Present Committee Member
  
  Economic Undergraduate Major Committee
  We reviewed and revised requirements for the economics major at UTA to make sure economics majors have the skills sought by employers.
- June 2015 to Present Faculty Advisor
  
  Internship Advisor
  Organized, promoted and approved internships for economics and international finance majors.
- Sept 2011 to Present Student Org Advisor (Professional Org)
  
  National Association of Business Economics (NABE)
  Organized student group's monthly meetings. Focused on introducing students to how they can use economics on a daily basis. I bring in guests each month from organizations in the community who are searching for interns and employees to speak with the students. Examples of organizations/companies/firms who have come in the past year are: GM Financial, Fidelity, Buxton, Geneva Financial, Dallas Chamber, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Dallas Federal Reserve.

Service to the Profession

- Sept 2015 to Present
  Program Coordinator
  Internship
  I set up meetings with Fidelity, Southwest Airlines, Dallas Chamber, and more to present internship/job possibilities to interested students. Previous semesters efforts have proven successful with these partnerships. Many students obtained internships and job offers.
- Apr 2015 to Present
  Member (Dallas, Texas, USA)
  DFW Association of Business Economics
  Attended and participated in monthly meetings representing UTA and making contacts for internship and presentation opportunities for students.
- Apr 2016 to Apr 2016
  Committee Member (Dallas, Texas, USA)
  DABE economics scholarship judge
  Served as one of 3 judges for the Arthur A Miller Scholarship awarded by DABE each year to economics undergraduates. Duties included reading, judging, and commenting on submitted essays.

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Tara C Brown

[Tara Colleen Brown]

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Biography

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Education

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