Degrees

Ph.D, George Mason University, 2008
M.A., George Mason University, 2006
B.B.A., Loyola University New Orleans, 2004

Short Bio

Daniel J. D'Amico finished his Ph.D. in economics at the age of twenty six from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. While at George Mason, professor D'Amico received fellowships from The H.B. Earhart Foundation, The Ludwig von Mises Institute, The Mercatus Center and The Institute for Humane Studies. He participated in and conducted original field research with The Mercatus Center to investigate the effects of hurricane Katrina on the gulf coast region. His dissertation, "The Imprisoner's Dilemma: The Political Economy of Proportionate Punishment," was awarded the Izrael M. Kirzner award for best dissertation on Austrian Economics. He is currently in the process of seeking publication for several of its constituent parts as well as continuing his ongoing research on the economics of crime and punishment.

Courses Taught

• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Economies in Transition