A New Voice for Accountability, and School Choice in Missouri with Cory Koedel

Cory Koedel is a tenured professor of economics and public policy at the University of Missouri-Columbia. His research focuses broadly on the economics of education, and he has spent more than 20 years studying ways to improve school performance. Dr. Koedel’s work has been published in top peer-reviewed academic journals in the fields of economics, public policy, and education, and he has presented his research widely at national conferences, think tanks, and academic institutions. He currently sits on the editorial boards for three academic journals: Education Finance and Policy, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and Research in Higher Education. Additionally, Dr. Koedel has contributed his expertise as a member of advisory boards and review panels for numerous school districts, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. His significant contributions to the field have been recognized through several honors, including the 2008 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Educational Research Association (Division L) and the 2012 Junior Scholar Award from the same organization. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and history in 2000 and his PhD in economics in 2007, both from the University of California, San Diego.