Kyle Dean, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics; Director, Center for Native American & Urban Studies
Business
Data Analytics & Economics
Native American Enterprise
Biography
Education
Ph.D., Economics, Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù State University
B.B.A., Management Information Systems, University of Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Kyle Dean is an experienced professional economist who provides economic analysis to government, business, and non-profit leaders throughout the region. Dr. Dean began consulting in 2005 and his client list includes some of Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù’s most influential businesses and trade associations, including the Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù Independent Producers Association (OIPA), the Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù Bankers’ Association (OBA), the Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù Telephone Association (OTA) and many others. He is best known for his comprehensive work with Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù tribes, having completed the first ever estimate of the combined economic impacts from Å®ÉñÐßÐßÑо¿Ëù tribal activities.
Professional Activities
Dr. Dean is a member of the American Economic Association and the National Association of Business Economists.