Chad Wassell

Professor Chad Wassell grew up in the West and relocated to Ellensburg after graduate school to focus on teaching rather than research, as well as to enjoy outdoor activities. In terms of teaching, his favorite part of the job is engaging with students outside of class. For research, he appreciates the freedom to explore any topic of interest, such as examining the impacts of dynamic pricing on MLB attendance, without the constraints typically found at research universities like the University of Washington. The outdoor recreation opportunities in Ellensburg are unparalleled, with activities such as mountaineering, skiing, and both road and mountain biking readily available.

• ECON 201: Principles of microeconomics
• ECON 202: Principles of macroeconomics
• ECON 325: Introduction to Forcasting 
• ECON 424: Introduction to Econometrics
• ECON 426: Economic Research

• Macroeconomics/finance
• Data science
• Renewable energy

• Economics of labor unions in higher education
• Housing price impacts of natural disasters and of water policy changes

• Assorted finance positions
• Renewable energy facility construction and financing
• Economic impact analysis