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Alkimi University Academics

Department of Economics

Dr. Luis Valdez

Assistant Professor of Economics

Faculty profile

About Dr. Luis Valdez

Portrait of Dr. Luis Valdez

Luis Valdez teaches Econometrics and Data Analysis and Principles of Microeconomics. His empirical research focuses on the economics of education, specifically evaluating student financial aid designs, community college credit transfer policies, and teacher retention bonuses. His current project analyzes longitudinal outcomes for first-generation students in state scholarship programs.

Dr. Luis Valdez is a member of the Department of Economics in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Areas of expertise

  • Economics of education
  • Applied microeconometrics
  • Higher education finance
  • Program evaluation

Contact

Office
Tidewell Hall 126

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Fall 2026 office hours

Dr. Luis Valdez isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.

2026–27

Teaching

Dr. Luis Valdez has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Economics.

Meeting with faculty

At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.