Joe Craig

Dr. Joe Craig is an Associate Professor of Economics, Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), as well as the Director Emeritus for the UCCS Economics Forum.   Professor Craig received his B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from Kenyon College, and his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  His is a specialist in applied economics and analytics, with publications ranging from cyclical capital hangovers, the effects of market restructuring, and even how what you wear can affect how much students learn.  His current areas of research are centered around sport, with a recent publication on what determines the success of NFL quarterbacks and research on how language barriers between referees and players influences fouls in Brazilian Futbol.

He and his Partner Beth have 3 girls none of whom particularly love watching sports.  They are, however, understanding of his need to spend occasional Sundays around other sports lovers.  He spends as much free time as he can hiking in the mountains with all his girls and his Husky Wile E.