Dr. Nate Peach Professor of Economics 970-247-6407 ndpeach@fortlewis.edu Expertise Regional Economics Environmental Economics Applied Econometrics Economic Development Education Ph.D., Economics, Colorado State University, 2011 M.A., Economics, Colorado State University, 2007 B.S., International Business, Messiah College, 2000 About Dr. Nate Peach Nate Peach is an professor of economics in the Katz School of Business. He joined the college in 2021. Previously, he was a professor at George Fox University. Dr. Peach has taught many courses over his career and enjoys researching economic issues with students. Many of his academic papers have been co-authored with students. Outside of work, he enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, and eating donuts. Selected Publications & Presentations “Suicide, Climate, and Economy: A County-Level Analysis,” Journal for Economic Educators, 2021 “Does Business Education Promote Unscrupulous Behaviors?,” Journal for Economic Educators, 2019 “Researching Urban Economic Development Through Data Analysis,” SAGE Research Methods Cases, 2019 “Assessing the Financial Knowledge, Behaviors, and Attitudes of Undergraduates,” e-Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching, 2017 In the news The Durango Herald, 2022, "" The Durango Herald, 2022, ""