Amy Hopson

Amy Hopson is a skilled Research Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics since September 2019, with an extensive background in applied microeconomics and the economics of education. Prior experience includes serving as a Ph.D. Candidate at Duke University from June 2009 to December 2017, where significant research contributions involved developing dynamic models for student major choices and higher education general equilibrium models. Additional roles included positions at Cardno ENTRIX as a Senior Project Economist and Staff Economist, focusing on econometric modeling and data analysis in Stata, and as a Research Associate at the Private Enterprise Research Center, where data management and summarization of research findings were key responsibilities. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. and MA in Economics from Duke University and a BS in Applied Mathematical Sciences and Economics from Texas A&M University.